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Intelligence body claims challenge Ramaphosa clean-up

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SOUTH AFRICA

The statements provided detail to supplement the findings of a 2018 review of the SSA, ordered by President Cyril Ramaphosa. The latest allegations imply a significant undermining…

Nigerian companies law faces capacity constraints

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NIGERIA

The amendment officially seeks to improve the ease of doing business by establishing a more efficient means of regulating businesses and minimising the compliance burden for small…

Election risks will weigh on Kenyan economy

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KENYA

With all eyes on the political and security implications of the Supreme Court’s landmark annulment of the August 8 polls, elevated political risk is also impacting the economy…

Angolan elections may prompt ruling MPLA ruptures

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ANGOLA

A press conference after the meeting saw a succession of cabinet ministers praise Angola’s long-serving president. However, despite the show of unity, dos Santos's rumoured…

Guinean junta repression may jeopardise transition

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GUINEA

This followed the violent repression on September 4 of anti-junta protests organised under the banner of the Vital Forces of Guinea (FVG) opposition alliance. The junta, led by…

Islamists may reap some benefits from Sudan’s coup

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SUDAN

The Forces for Freedom and Change (FFC) coalition of civilian and rebel groups have rejected the deal, but Hamdok has justified it on the grounds that (among other things) it will…

Togo’s president will prioritise economic recovery

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TOGO

This latest warrant issued against Kodjo is widely viewed as an attempt to intimidate further a leading opposition figure, as well as to send a strong message to other critics of…

Ramaphosa will face key period for reform progress

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SOUTH AFRICA

Ramaphosa's reform challenges.

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…

Zimbabwe's economic plans unlikely to prompt recovery

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ZIMBABWE

The 2017 budget.