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BDP push to amend Botswana’s constitution may backfire

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BOTSWANA

The bill was defeated, serving both to highlight an unpopular issue shortly before the nation goes to the polls and to create divisions within the ruling Botswana Democratic Party…

Ruto’s fiscal shift will create challenges for Kenya

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KENYA

This is the first major setback for the administration's fiscal consolidation efforts, which had initially made progress.

Kenya's courts and counties expand Ruto’s challenges

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KENYA

Separately, the government is locked in a battle with county administrations that are demanding increased funds. Together, devolution and a resolute judiciary are complicating…

Pipeline rupture threatens South Sudan’s stability

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SOUTH SUDAN

This episode could have a significant impact on South Sudan's government, which derives almost 90% of its revenue from oil.

UAE-Zambia deal signals new interest in African mining

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UAE/ZAMBIA

Many observers had anticipated a Chinese takeover, as attention has generally been focused on perceived Chinese dominance in the region’s mining industry. However, this deal makes…

Solar offers some hope for South Africa’s power crisis

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SOUTH AFRICA

Although many businesses have adopted rooftop solar to ensure business continuity, it is primarily households that are driving the change.

Flaws will undermine South Africa's reform plan

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SOUTH AFRICA

However, although these achievements are real, they have also been relatively marginal. Moreover, according to the report, of 35 Vulindlela ‘activities’, 14 are either “delayed or…

South Africa logistics crisis will be tough to resolve

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SOUTH AFRICA

The deal represents a major step forward in efforts to reform the transport sector, but dysfunctional rail and port networks continue to constrain exports and economic growth.

Azerbaijan may free activists as sop to critics

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AZERBAIJAN

The regime is being stung by a recent upsurge of critical reports on its poor human rights record, in particular from the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE)…

Europe may call out Iran’s nuclear violations

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IRAN

France, Germany and the United Kingdom (the E3) have warned that if Iran breaks more of its commitments under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), they are ready to…