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#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

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#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

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Signal Risk in the media:

Director Ronak Gopaldas in Nanyang Technological University's article: The impact of CBAM on Africa

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#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

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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

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#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

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#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

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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?

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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

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#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

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Signal Risk in the media:

Head of analysis Ryan Cummings in DefenceWeb's article: Cartels shift drug manufacturing to Africa

https://t.co/B7MwIdkGQF

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#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

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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

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#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

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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

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Our analysis briefing from 18 May is available here: https://t.co/HsHvb389Lh

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#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.

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#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

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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?

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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