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The political climate in Niger is marked by corruption and external influences, including the presence of terrorist groups and foreign military aid. Economically, the country is poised for above-average growth, heavily reliant on agriculture and…
Réunion, governed as a French overseas department is politically stable and has solid regulatory environment. Réunion’s economy is marked by high unemployment and dependency on imports, with France being a major economic support. The island has a…
Rwanda's political landscape is marked by a strong ruling party and improving global peace rankings, though challenges in fiscal health persist. Economic growth is set to surpass regional average, fuelled by consumption and services sector, despite…
Zambia faces significant challenges, including widespread corruption and low degree of economic freedom. Country’s economy, heavily reliant on copper exports, is vulnerable to global market fluctuations. Despite projected economic growth, the nation…
Zimbabwe faces significant challenges, marked by political repression and decreasing democratic freedoms. The economy, while showing solid growth in 2023, is expected to decelerate in 2024 due to slower global mineral demand and agricultural…
High public debt and an inefficient judiciary characterise Sao Tomé e Príncipe (STP). Although the economy was negatively impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, adversely affecting tourism and commodity exports, recovery is nearing its…
Senegal's political landscape is marked by free elections and strong secularism, yet faces challenges with worsening peace and corruption perceptions. The economic growth is set to accelerate in 2024, bolstered by hydrocarbon production. The young…
Seychelles stands out in Africa with its stable political landscape and low corruption, but grapples with fiscal challenges. The economy is poised for recovery, driven by a resurgent tourism sector, though its heavy reliance on this industry presents…
In Sierra Leone, governance is being influenced by informal networks and traditional authorities. Global terrorism ranking is improving, but state finances are deteriorating. The country faces challenges from inflation and low economic…
Conflict has shattered peace and caused significant political instability in South Sudan, where corruption is rife. Although the economy is expected to recover in the short term, its trajectory will be modest, whilst large dependence on oil continues…