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Ghana debt talk failure will postpone final deal

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GHANA

GHANA: Debt talk failure will postpone final deal

Kenya’s new budget targets significantly lower deficit

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KENYA

After redeeming much of its USD2bn Eurobond in February, the government has effectively dispelled fears of a default. Nevertheless, it remains under pressure to consolidate public…

Senegal's new president may face obstacles to reform

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SENEGAL

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…

Chinese oil loan will boost Niger's finances

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NIGER

NIGER: Chinese oil loan will boost state finances

South Africa faces fiscal reform challenges

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SOUTH AFRICA

However, there are question marks over his ability to deliver on the ambitious spending cuts needed as tax collection falls in a weak economy.

Zambia edges towards a resolution of its debt crisis

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ZAMBIA

The deal also appears to have satisfied official creditors, which had blocked an earlier deal on the basis that it granted bondholders more favourable terms than official…

Peace in Ethiopia’s Tigray region remains fragile

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ETHIOPIA

The meeting comes amid escalating rhetoric over the failure to implement key aspects of the agreement, and warnings of the risk of famine and even the potential for renewed…

Ethiopia may fail to deliver on transitional justice

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ETHIOPIA

The policy includes some changes from the justice ministry’s initial draft, most significantly the removal of a proposal for a special court to prosecute the most serious crimes…

Cape Verde: Reform agenda may face pushback

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CAPE VERDE

The elections are likely to be organised in November. The MpD currently holds 14 of 22 municipalities. The elections will take place at a moment when the government is set to take…

Ethiopia’s Amhara conflict may be protracted

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ETHIOPIA

Following an extension of the state of emergency in February, new army offensives, including around the regional capital, Bahir Dar, have intensified the conflict. Reports of…