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Congo names new Cabinet, cementing president’s power over predecessor

Democratic Republic of Congo’s Prime Minister announced a new Cabinet on Monday, completing a government overhaul by President Felix Tshisekedi that strengthens his hold on...
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Bouncing Back: Ghana confounds sceptics by raising $3bn in eurobond sale

Ghana proved it can still access international debt markets by raising $3bn in late March. The government aims to borrow a total $5bn from markets...
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Zambia: Raising tax collection should help turn around economy, says analyst

The end of a consultation period between Zambia and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) this month brought a cautious signal from the fund that progress...
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Seeking carry trade: Nigeria still likely to end foreigner access to OMO bill sales

The denial by Nigerian central bank governor Godwin Emefiele that he is planning to end the access of foreigners to open market operation bills (OMOs)...
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Airlines: Ethiopian and Airlink may be Africa’s post-pandemic winners

Ethiopian Airlines and South Africa’s Airlink are well positioned to emerge as African industry winners from the Covid-19 pandemic, analysts say. The outlook for South...
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Zambia: IMF debt talks unlikely to stop Lungu from trying to pawn copper to China

Discussions on debt restructuring underway between Zambia and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will do little to disrupt the political agenda of President Edgar Lungu...
Tanzanian President Faces Spirited Opposition in Tense Vote

Tanzanian President faces spirited opposition in tense tote

Tanzanians started voting in general elections on Wednesday, with President John Magufuli’s party likely to extend its decades-long rule on the country that’s one of...
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The challenges and opportunities of Africa’s Standard Gauge Railway

Africa’s Standard Gauge Railway represents a real opportunity for the continent, but construction isn’t without its challenges. “Without infrastructure, there will be no investors. Without...
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China’s built a railroad to nowhere in Kenya

Beijing is withholding the $4.9 billion needed to finish the project, once a flagship for Xi Jinping’s Belt and Road initiative. Gleaming concrete sleepers run...