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NIGERIA: Fuel subsidy may be retained in coming months
This follows an upset March 24 victory over his main opponent, ruling party candidate Amadou Ba. Faye ran in place of main opposition leader Ousmane Sonko, who was barred from…
NIGER: Chinese oil loan will boost state finances
Russian authorities notably expressed interest in investing in Equatorial Guinea’s declining oil sector. Meanwhile, although the ageing Obiang has crushed domestic opposition, he…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB283229
ISSN: 2633-304X
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This period was marked by two dramatic policy moves: the removal of a costly fuel subsidy and a major devaluation of the naira. Both moves are crucial for reforming Nigeria’s…
SOUTH SUDAN: Oil ultimatum poses dilemmas
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES279944
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KENYA: Fuel subsidy shift may misfire
These subsidies were scheduled to end in June. The Council justified the decision on the need for more preparatory work, particularly by the incoming administration of…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB278745
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UGANDA: Early drilling will boost Museveni’s oil hopes
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES275543
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In this context, he faces major challenges, having promised a policy broadly in line with IMF recommendations -- to strengthen fiscal and debt management, widen the tax base…