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Congo's economy affords limited political opening

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DRC

Underneath Congo’s deepening political crisis there also lies an acute balance-of-payments crisis. Despite relative improvements in the price of key exports, currency depreciation…

Sudan’s exchange rate reform opens path to debt relief

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SUDAN

The move opens the door to expanded international aid and debt relief under the Heavily Indebted Poor Countries (HIPC) initiative, but at the cost of increased economic pressures…

Syria’s sovereignty push will depend on Arab ties

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SYRIA

The letter specified that aid must be coordinated with Damascus and also pushed for donors to fulfil their commitments and support refugee return -- a key issue for Arab…

COVID-19 makes Sudan’s tough economic choices urgent

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SUDAN

SUDAN: COVID-19 makes tough economic choices urgent

Moldova seeks closer EU ties due to Ukraine war risks

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MOLDOVA

"Ukraine isn't Russia's only target," he warned. For the moment, Moldovan leaders are downplaying, even publicly ignoring, the existence of military threat. Instead, they are…

Paris meeting adds bright spots to mixed Sudan outlook

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SUDAN

Meanwhile, Sudan seized the opportunity to present itself as a foreign direct investment (FDI) destination by showcasing investment projects worth billions of dollars.

Ethiopia’s conflict clouds the economic outlook

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ETHIOPIA

Both are desperately needed, as G20 debt service relief will soon expire, and as the conflict in northern Ethiopia increasingly strains the economy and the government’s finances.

Kenya’s new budget targets significantly lower deficit

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KENYA

After redeeming much of its USD2bn Eurobond in February, the government has effectively dispelled fears of a default. Nevertheless, it remains under pressure to consolidate public…

Economic progress will be slow to materialise in Sudan

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SUDAN

Economic reform efforts in Sudan.

Sudan faces double bind as prices skyrocket

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SUDAN

SUDAN: Authorities face double bind as prices surge