#Angola - Riding a wave
The National Institute of Statistics (INE) announced on 29 May the first-quarter GDP growth statistics.
Our analysis briefing from 04 June is available here: https://t.co/YdQZqKMDHZ
#Senegal | Q&A – The executive
President Bassirou Diomaye Faye confirmed a new government under prime minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo in a decree issued on 01 June.
Our analysis briefing from 03 June is available here: https://t.co/YTwNzbt1ef
#CentralAfricanRepublic – Back to normal
President Faustin-Archange Touadera appointed a new 32-member cabinet on 21 May.
Our analysis briefing from 02 June is available here: https://t.co/9Wa2HWTB7r
Signal Risk in the media:
Director Ronak Gopaldas in Institute for Security Studies' article: India and Africa: bridging the gap between words and deeds
https://t.co/1TPhXwk1e7
*FREE TO READ*
#Angola – Gearing up
President Joao Lourenco announced on 09 May his intention to seek re-election as president of the ruling MPLA party for a third term.
Our analysis briefing from 27 May is available here: https://t.co/fco2PolwSQ
#Zambia
What does the proposed bond buyback suggest about the government’s policy direction?
#Somalia
Will the South West state hold its presidential election?
More in our weekly newsletter - https://t.co/jHw5uoQ6MY
Five things on our mind this week in Africa:
#DRC
Will a general strike call by the opposition be observed?
#Tanzania
Is state repression lessening following the conclusion of the electoral cycle?
#Ghana
Will president Mahama ratify a recently passed anti-LGBTQ+ bill?
Signal Risk in the media:
Director Ronak Gopaldas and lead analyst, Menzi Ndhlovu, in Business Day's article: Can Zambia and Nigeria sustain turnaround momentum before elections?
https://t.co/wP2v7HaJhX
#Tanzania – Persevering
The government held a consultative meeting with external stakeholders on 22 May to assess the economic impact of the Middle East crisis on Tanzania.
Our analysis briefing from 26 May is available here: https://t.co/4ugyKHHt0a
#Ethiopia – GENERAL ELECTIONS PRIMER
Ethiopia will hold general elections on 01 June.
Our analysis briefing from 25 May is available here: https://t.co/YkhoA72hIk
Signal Risk in the media:
Head of analysis Ryan Cummings in The Africa Report's article: What Abdul Samad Rabiu’s South Africa visa woes reveal about the AfCFTA’s execution gap
https://t.co/vI1SA2IIDB
#Senegal – Q&A – Split personalities
President Bassirou Diomaye Faye dismissed prime minister Ousmane Sonko and dissolved the government in a decree issued on 22 May.
Our analysis briefing from 25 May is available here: https://t.co/Ofe187NkX7
Signal Risk in the media:
Director Ronak Gopaldas in Newsmax's article: China Drops Tariffs on Most African Imports Amid US Trade Push
https://t.co/LKwcAiU1B8
*FREE TO READ*
#Comoros – Q&A – Temporary Freeze
The government announced on 16 May that it has temporarily suspended a recent fuel price increase following widespread protests, transport strikes, and associated unrest.
#Guinea
Who will win the 31 May legislative election?
#CapeVerde
Will policy under the PAICV differ substantially from its predecessor MpD government?
More in our weekly newsletter - https://t.co/mkh0Et9TWs
Five things on our mind this week in Africa:
#Ethiopia
Who will win the 01 June general elections?
#Senegal
What implications will the sacking of prime minister Ousmane Sonko have for governance stability?
#Gabon
Will the budget revision appease the IMF?
Signal Risk in the media:
Director Ronak Gopaldas in The Wall Street Journal's article: China Eliminates Tariffs on Africa to Outmaneuver Trump
https://t.co/mDQGySWw0O