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1 – 10 of 17Stronger economic growth in the United States, falling domestic inflation and improving government finances are expected to support the region’s exports, consumption and…
Nevertheless, it remains mired in many of the same basic governance and security challenges that derailed its predecessors. There is little evidence that it has a plan to address…
The downgrade reflects the expected realisation this year of the delayed global economic slowdown. The resulting debt overhang in the region has depleted the space for fiscal…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB280137
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Prospects for African economies to end-2022.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB271099
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The agreement aims to boost intra-African trade and reduce reliance on imports from non-African nations, both of which could prove critical to the continent’s post-pandemic…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB258403
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NIGERIA: More COVID-19 upheaval on the horizon
The plan aims for 85% funding by private capital, with the balance coming from federal and state governments. It also envisions 5% average annual GDP growth over the period, and…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB265870
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This has increased pressure on President Muhammadu Buhari’s government to fast-track reforms amid worsening unemployment and inequality. Meanwhile, ongoing security crises…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB253508
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Although President Muhammadu Buhari’s government recently touted its imminent passage, it has stalled again and will not pass until the first quarter of 2021 at the earliest. With…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB257657
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He has said that he will announce next month whether he will contest the April 2021 presidential election. On the economic front, Talon’s first term has been very successful, but…