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The negotiations follow the government’s refusal last year to pay the final annual tranche of a previous three-year deal. Containing the public-sector wage bill is seen as key for…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB261160
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The dismissals follow growing public criticism of the lack of urgency and policy direction of the new administration and came on the same day Barrow concluded a three-day retreat…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB220813
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Nigerian dissent crackdown.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB249670
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Ivorian economic fragility.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB247797
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Gabonese elite upheaval.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB250381
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Whoever succeeds outgoing President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf will have to tackle widespread state corruption, cut recurrent government expenditure and boost infrastructure spending…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB225153
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Combined federal, state and local government revenues stood at only an estimated 7.8% of GDP in 2018. With expenditure continually outpacing revenue, and the country's debt burden…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB243574
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Separately, the government is locked in a battle with county administrations that are demanding increased funds. Together, devolution and a resolute judiciary are complicating…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285135
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Embattled president.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB250060
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Since Buhari's All Progressives Congress (APC) party won the elections on March 31 with 54.5% of the vote, it has been at pains to dilute high popular expectations of its lofty…