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Cameroon’s anglophone crisis threatens to escalate

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CAMEROON

Hosting the CHAN was an attempt by President Paul Biya's government to convince international audiences that it can host the AFCON despite ongoing conflict in the predominantly…

Prospects for South Africa in 2024

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PROSPECTS 2024

Macroeconomic prospects depend on whether Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) achieves traction with potentially hostile audiences…

Jawar’s return may shake up Ethiopian politics

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ETHIOPIA

This was the first time Jawar had spoken out since his release from prison in January, a silence that fed speculation he had struck a deal with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s…

Nollywood to grow at expense of Nigeria startups

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NIGERIA

Its broader success is being amplified by streaming services, most notably Netflix, which provides a platform for Nollywood to go global and attract foreign investment. These…

Chadian national dialogue may be mostly performative

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CHAD

Only the final debate is pending for the dialogue, which began in N’Djamena on August 20 after several delays. It is meant to generate input and momentum towards drafting a new…

Somali opposition seeks to build pressure on president

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SOMALIA

The CPC now demands the president hand over key powers, including security responsibilities and management of the electoral dispute, to the prime minister.

Rwanda’s tourism plans depend on stability

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RWANDA

Rwanda's tourism sector.

Kenya faces challenges in responding to Nairobi attack

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KENYA

The attack killed at least 21 people and injured 30, while security forces successfully evacuated roughly 700 others.

Burundi reform hopes stand at a crossroads

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BURUNDI

Since taking office last June, Ndayishimiye has taken small steps in this direction, but the progress and outlook remain mixed.

Prospects for free media in South Africa are bleak

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SOUTH AFRICA

The public broadcaster may appeal the ruling through the courts. Opposition parties have long bemoaned the dire state of the SABC, but recent controversial moves by Chief…