COTE D’IVOIRE: Opposition fails to put on the pressure
On 25 September, the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights (AfCHPR) ruled that the exclusion of former president Laurent Gbagbo was illegal and that the government should enable him to run in the 31 October presidential election. Nevertheless, despite the conditional releas… Become a member to read the rest of this article Username […]
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA: Zambia – trendsetter or outlier in debt relief debate?
Zambia last week became the first country to request a suspension of debt service payments from private creditors, but for now, few countries in the region are likely to announce similar credit events. It may also influence the broader debate around the need for longer-term, coo… Become a member to read the rest of […]
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This week, in Argentina, economic uncertainty and political tensions are likely to persist ahead of an International Monetary Fund (IMF) visit. In Brazil, expect more wrangling in Congress over how to pay for a payroll tax cut and new cash transfer program. Mexico… Become a member to read the rest of this article
WEEKLY POLITICAL COMPASS
China’s biggest chipmaker will be affected by new US export control rules. Optimism is returning to the post-Brexit EU-UK talks. In Argentina, the economic situation will remain highly unsettled ahead of an imminent IMF staff visit. Spain’s top court has upheld a temporary ban … Become a member to read the rest of this article