Search results
1 – 9 of 9Gordhan outlined a programme of tax increases for South Africa’s highest-earners, in addition to increased educational and social security spending. The budget attempted to…
Details
DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB218251
ISSN: 2633-304X
Keywords
Geographic
Topical
The government, with half an eye on a snap election, is determined not to accede to prolonged austerity without the trade-off of significant debt relief. Timing is all. The…
Details
DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB216610
ISSN: 2633-304X
Keywords
Geographic
Topical
The re-opening comes despite an infection rate that is expected to peak only later this year.
Details
DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB252979
ISSN: 2633-304X
Keywords
Geographic
Topical
The initial crisis response of Akufo-Addo's government appeared to strengthen his standing ahead of general elections later this year. However, since the early easing of a partial…
The missed payment marks the island’s second default of 2017 after missing payments in January. The federal fiscal control board imposed by the US Congress has given the indebted…
Details
DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB217706
ISSN: 2633-304X
Keywords
Geographic
Topical
President Cyril Ramaphosa's government has been criticised for tardy and inefficient vaccine procurement, as well as lack of transparency and accountability. It has recently…
Details
DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB259236
ISSN: 2633-304X
Keywords
Geographic
Topical
The poll was marred by pre- and post-election violence, resulting in scores of arrests (including some opposition leaders) and over 85 deaths. Ouattara has officially begun a…
Details
DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB258376
ISSN: 2633-304X
Keywords
Geographic
Topical
It retains the same prime minister and about half the previous members, but also features a notable addition -- former opposition leader Zephirin Diabre, who heads up a new…
Details
DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB259146
ISSN: 2633-304X
Keywords
Geographic
Topical
The impasse has bedevilled the 115th Congress that is now in its ‘lame duck’ period after November 8’s midterm elections, already causing two government shutdowns this year.