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Scheduled to go into effect on May 1, the bill represents a response by the government to address serious economic challenges, with the country facing historically high inflation…
SENEGAL: Legal decision may risk urban unrest
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES270593
ISSN: 2633-304X
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In part, the crackdown aims to contain unrest driven by frustration at the Patriotic Front (PF) government's handling of the weak economy and rising crime. The recent spate of…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB210827
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SENEGAL: Major unrest is possible if Sonko dies
SENEGAL: Opposition challenges will generate unrest
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES270945
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Recent successful coups in West and Central Africa have raised fears this might embolden militaries elsewhere to seize power. However, Zambia is a well-established democracy where…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB282084
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This is due to spending on imported electricity and fuel, prices of which have risen due to the falling kwacha currency (down 40% to the dollar during 2015). The deteriorating…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB207242
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This led to a significant increase in the provision of public services and living standards in rural areas as compared to urban ones. However, widespread urbanisation on the…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB270898
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COVID-19 and African democracy.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB251710
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In many African states, youth employment is stubbornly high. Moreover, many of those getting jobs receive such low wages that they continue to live in poverty.