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COVID-19 corruption will complicate Ramaphosa's agenda

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SOUTH AFRICA

His comments come amid rising public anger at corruption allegations implicating ANC officials and associated elites, reaffirming long-standing perceptions that the party is not…

Creation of Liberian war crimes court may face hurdles

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LIBERIA

President Joseph Boakai is now authorised to submit a legal framework for the courts’ establishment back to the legislature to pass into law.

Prospects for Nigeria in 2022

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PROSPECTS 2022

Further deployments of security personnel to the main conflict hotspots are likely as the administration seeks to gain a symbolic advantage over major bandit groups ahead of an…

Cape Verde will look to foreign partners for aid

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CAPE VERDE

The visit focused on climate change, renewable energy and tourism, among other things. It also reflects Cape Verde’s broader efforts to cultivate ties with the EU and other…

Political freedoms face renewed threats in Tanzania

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TANZANIA

Their lawyers say they face treason charges and have speculated that the government seeks to deter anyone from speaking out over the deal.

Prospects for South Africa in 2020

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PROSPECTS 2020

Prospects for South Africa in 2020.

South Africa faces long-term threats to stability

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SOUTH AFRICA

This reflects concerns over systemic corruption, high-level impunity, ruling party dysfunction, growing criminality and violence and infrastructure failures, among other…

PM's death will prompt new Ivorian succession struggle

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IVORY COAST

His death was announced a day after the March 6 legislative election results showed the ruling Rally of Houphouetists for Democracy and Peace (RHDP) secured 137 out of 254…

Tanzania’s money-laundering laws may be open to abuse

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TANZANIA

Critics say the charges against Kabendera are spurious, and some warn that in this case and others, the government is using stringent anti-corruption and money-laundering laws to…

South Africa’s challenges may overwhelm new cabinet

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SOUTH AFRICA

The need for extensive negotiations within the party and with its alliance partners, Ramaphosa’s risk averse character and a shallow talent pool meant the reshuffle got stretched…