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South African government’s GBV plans may disappoint

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SOUTH AFRICA

Although President Cyril Ramaphosa has publicly committed to increase funding to combat what he calls South Africa’s “second pandemic”, there is a lack of transparency in how the…

Uganda’s digital COVID-19 strategy carries risks

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UGANDA

Uganda's COVID-19 containment strategy.

African states face widening climate impact challenges

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AFRICA

African climate change strategies.

Southern Africa water cooperation will rely on donors

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SOUTHERN AFRICA

The outlook for trans-border water governance in southern Africa.

Rising emissions worsen global disaster risks

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INTERNATIONAL

Climate and disaster risk.

South Sudan may struggle to attract oil investment

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SOUTH SUDAN

Crude oil is central to South Sudan’s economy, providing between 80% and 90% of government revenue and almost all export earnings. Last year’s oil price shock hit the economy hard…

Namibia leader's radical policies to worry investors

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NAMIBIA

Outlook for the Namibian government's policy programme.

Africa's future will hinge on closing skills gap

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AFRICA

Skills development in Africa.

Beijing will increase sway over African policymaking

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AFRICA

Outlook for Beijing's influence on African policymakers.

Expanding East African tax base will face resistance

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EAST AFRICA

Member states' national budgets include plans to increase taxation of the informal economy. Governments have several reasons for broadening tax bases: budget deficits, increasing…