Causal factors for the three coups include levels of internal conflict and institutional weakness above that of neighbours. But, the supply chain, economic and strategic implications extend across the region.
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Transparency International published its 2021 Corruption Perception Index (CPI) on 25 January and Nigeria’s score of 24/100 is its lowest in a decade.
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We’re thrilled to be working on some engaging research on African-led start-ups, which points to interesting patterns in investment across the continent. To learn more or to find out how to be a part of the conversation, please don’t hesitate to get in touch!
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South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa and the ruling African National Congress (ANC) are two years from general elections. In between here and there are five salient structural and party-political challenges
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There was an attempted coup in Guinea Bissau on 1 February. Continued tensions may trigger shocks that could disrupt the electoral roadmap and further limit government effectiveness.
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There are 15 countries in West Africa, three have experienced coup d’etats in the last 24 months – Burkina Faso is the third
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The heavy skew of Russia-Africa trade towards a handful of countries magnifies the potential impact of growing US/EU-Russia tensions in specific areas.
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Ratings agencies, international organisations and talking heads have questioned government’s ability to raise revenues and debt sustainability.
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The country is scheduled to hold general elections in February 2023. In this note we describe how a presidential candidate will likely emerge in the ruling party.
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Twenty-two African countries or territories play host to military bases, forces, facilities, contingency agreements or training programmes from the USA, the UK, France, China and/or Russia.
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Although the effects may be dampened by the protection of essential goods, ECOWAS’ ultimate aim of forcing the transitional government to reassess their electoral calendar looks increasingly likely.
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The timing of the Zondo report' release and the president’s unsteady footing in the ruling party leadership complicate the steps required to decisively tackle public sector corruption
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President Samia Suluhu swore in new appointees yesterday (10 January) to complete her second cabinet reshuffle since she took charge from John Magufuli in March 2021.
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Presidential elections, legislative elections and a constitutional referendum are scheduled to take place across the region.
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Liberia and neighbouring Sierra Leone will be preparing for 2023 general elections, and both countries’ sitting presidents are eligible to run.
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It’s our pleasure to share a glimpse of what Christmas and the New Year look like from our various vantage points across the continent, from Lagos to Lilongwe. Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas and a brilliant 2022! With love from us all at Songhai Advisory.
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Parliament has gone on recess until 18 January having passed the appropriations bill and thereby avoiding shut down but without voting on the highly contentious proposed E-Levy
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A gender equality bill was blocked in Nigeria’s Senate last week. There is more bandwidth for reform at subnational levels.
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In the absence of further detail, opacity around this USD275 million deal hearkens back to the concerns that accompanied earlier auction of 3G licenses and privatisation of the state-owned operator.
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The state of play, policies and outlook for COVID vaccinations vary widely across African jurisdictions. The countries highlighted here are illustrative of that diversity.
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