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Weak security forces threaten South African stability

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SOUTH AFRICA

These have long been matters of serious concern. President Cyril Ramaphosa on August 5 responded with a cabinet reshuffle that replaced the minister of defence, closed down the…

Mining deals should boost Sierra Leonean government

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SIERRA LEONE

However, with arbitrators ruling in favour of SL Mining, the government was left with little choice but to negotiate a deal that will see mining restart at the Marampa mine…

South African government faces public-sector showdown

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SOUTH AFRICA

The negotiations follow the government’s refusal last year to pay the final annual tranche of a previous three-year deal. Containing the public-sector wage bill is seen as key for…

Nigeria's next president may accomplish little

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NIGERIA

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have not historically exhibited substantial ideological differences. However, this…

Pressure escalates on South Africa's anti-graft bodies

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SOUTH AFRICA

Outlook for South Africa's anti-graft agencies.

ANC conference should bolster Ramaphosa’s position

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SOUTH AFRICA

The election results for the party’s other ‘top seven’ positions, as well as the 80 elective positions on the National Executive Committee (NEC), also appeared largely to fall in…

South Africa's Zuma will reaffirm populist land push

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SOUTH AFRICA

Since a controversial cabinet reshuffle on March 31 and subsequent rating agency downgrades, Zuma has faced repeated calls from ANC figures, opposition parties and civil society…

Prospects for South Africa in 2020

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PROSPECTS 2020

Prospects for South Africa in 2020.

South Africa's Ramaphosa faces reform hurdles

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SOUTH AFRICA

Under President Cyril Ramaphosa, the ANC improved on its historic low of 53.91% in the 2016 local elections but fell short of its 62.15% tally in 2014's general elections…

Madagascar’s Rajoelina may not fulfil pro-poor mandate

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MADAGASCAR

Madagascar's new president.