Angola: Stepping down of “eternal” president not likely to trigger policy changes
Event
Angolan President Jose Eduardo dos Santos, 74, has signed a decree setting 23 August 2017 as the date for general elections. The election is ...
COUNTRY:
Angola
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South Africa: Sacking of finance minister can lead to a political and economic storm
Event
President Jacob Zuma dismissed nine ministers in a late-night cabinet reshuffle. More importantly, for the fourth time in two years a new ...
COUNTRY:
South Africa
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Côte d'Ivoire: Recent stability not to be taken for granted
Event
On 6 January, a wave of mutinies began after soldiers seized Bouaké, the country’s second largest city. Over the weekend, it spread to other ...
COUNTRY:
Côte d'Ivoire
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Nigeria: Banking sector is struggling
Event
Several banks in Nigeria are facing growing financial difficulties (for example Heritage Bank and First Bank of Nigeria). As a reaction, the ...
COUNTRY:
Nigeria
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Côte d'Ivoire: IMF agreement bolsters positive outlook
Event
After a discussion between IMF staff and Ivorian authorities, an agreement was reached on a three-year programme supported by two arrangements ...
COUNTRY:
Côte d'Ivoire
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Risk assessment
15 Sep 2016
South Africa: Lost in stagnation
Both economic and financial fundamentals have been gradually deteriorating following years of stagnation and protracted uncertainties.
COUNTRY:
South Africa
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