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Senegal's Sall will look to bolster his standing

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SENEGAL

The changes follow recent public criticism over Sall’s poor response to flooding that caused significant damage in many areas, including the capital Dakar, coupled with anger over…

Sudan’s military may prove a powerful political force

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SUDAN

The role of the military in Sudan's transition.

South Sudan will get a larger budget but not reforms

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SOUTH SUDAN

South Sudan's budget and reform outlook.

Rising South African populism will divide parties

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SOUTH AFRICA

His comments come amid lingering concern over parliament’s endorsement last month of land expropriation without compensation. The contested policy was proposed by the leftist…

Madagascan plague likely to be contained domestically

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MADAGASCAR

Of this number, 70% were reported as possible cases of pneumonic plague -- the most virulent form of the disease. The outbreak, which began in August, has sparked fears of a…

North-west Nigeria violence raises spillover fears

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NIGERIA

The security forces are scrambling to secure Zamfara and other north-western states in the lead-up to local government elections in Zamfara on April 27. Insecurity has moved…

Ivory Coast’s legislative polls will test reform claim

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IVORY COAST

The poll was marred by pre- and post-election violence, resulting in scores of arrests (including some opposition leaders) and over 85 deaths. Ouattara has officially begun a…

Ramaphosa will face key period for reform progress

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SOUTH AFRICA

Ramaphosa's reform challenges.

Tanzania graft report will tarnish Samia’s image

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TANZANIA

The report was a highly critical review of her administration's competence in managing public funds and appeared to indicate serious corruption within government.

Africa's illness trends will strain health systems

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AFRICA

South Africa is not alone: NCDs are rising across sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), creating new health care needs, as well as social and economic challenges.