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Cameroon's Biya likely to stay in power

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CAMEROON

Officials have blamed militant anglophone separatists for the killings, although no group has yet taken responsibility. The killings come amid an escalating security crisis in the…

Sao Tome coup allegations fuel political uncertainty

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SAO TOME

On the same day, four suspects were tortured to death by the military. An investigation is ongoing. Meanwhile, in early December, the IMF suspended the country’s Extended Credit…

Equatorial Guinea’s Obiang will further stifle dissent

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EQUATORIAL GUINEA

While there is scepticism over the government’s figures, officially recorded deaths are low at 51. However, all sectors of the economy have been negatively impacted -- most…

Nigeria's electoral body will face intense scrutiny

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NIGERIA

Nigeria's election commission.

Sierra Leone's revenue problems are likely to mount

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SIERRA LEONE

Yet President Julius Maada Bio’s administration still needs further contributions to fund its COVID-19 response plan. Meanwhile, tensions between the ruling Sierra Leone People’s…

Togo’s president will prioritise economic recovery

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TOGO

This latest warrant issued against Kodjo is widely viewed as an attempt to intimidate further a leading opposition figure, as well as to send a strong message to other critics of…

Politics will dictate Sudan’s economic outlook

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SUDAN

The dialogue explicitly aims to assist Sudan’s military rulers and political forces to agree on reviving the transition to democracy. It is also critical to the economic outlook…

Ethiopia's Tigray standoff will challenge aid response

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ETHIOPIA

ETHIOPIA: Tigray standoff will challenge aid response

Zambian debt crisis could become entrenched

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ZAMBIA

Zambian debt crisis.

Zambian central bank governor's exit will raise unease

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ZAMBIA

ZAMBIA: Central bank governor's exit will raise unease