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April 2024
Tanzania continues to set new standards in Africa and beyond. Hassan’s modern and interactive style of governance is making people sit up and take notice. Neighbouring countries would be well served to watch and learn. Under her strong and stable leadership, Tanzania has taken great leaps forward and people are now beginning to reap the…
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April 2024
In a world constantly rocked by shifting power dynamics and unpredictable global challenges, Kazakhstan’s even-handed international policy approach should be studied by all nations wishing to strengthen their sovereignty but still actively participate in world affairs. Tokayev continues to masterfully prioritize diplomatic and economic cooperation with China, Russia and the West.…… Read the rest
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April 2024
Turnout in nationwide legislative elections was low, as expected. Conservatives – there was little else to choose from – will dominate the Majlis and Guardian Council in the next term. As the Saudi-Iranian rapprochement marks its first year, the agreement is holding up amid tensions in the region, with Iranian proxies coming under further pressure…
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April 2024
This month it is all about the money. As March opened USD1 was trading at EGP30.89. As it ended USD1 bought you EGP47.25. The much-anticipated floatation of EGP was long overdue – indeed, we predicted it six months ago. The knock on impact on prices has been painful for many but there has still been…
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April 2024
The seemingly daily blame-game between the two main political parties continues apace, with the two blaming each other for a lack of democracy in the country. On the economic front, exports continue to surge with a third consecutive month of USD 5-billion plus earnings, while remittance collection also continues to show good numbers.…… Read the…
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March 2024
Tinubu seems to be in a rush to restructure Nigeria so much so that it is beginning to feel slap-dash with no back up plans or consideration of consequences. For years we have complained about the snail’s pace speed of change in Nigeria but Tinubu’s rapid reforms have an almost Liz Truss feel to them…
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Thinking the unthinkable – why talk of resuming UK conscription is not what it seems
The below analysis was provided to our clients on 1st February 2024. Since then, conversations about increasing European defence spending have been rife across the continent. In recent weeks there have been some fairly alarming statements made by UK politicians, senior serving and retired UK military officers, and by Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy on a recent…
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February 2024
Pakistan remains completely cash strapped, pushing it to go cap in hand after loans and extensions in attempt to reduce pressure on external debt payments. Election campaigns are continuing quietly and voting day is not far away. Taking control of a country on the brink of bankruptcy is not a job for everyone but whoever…
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January 2024
We anticipate that it will be good New Year for Tanzania. The country is quickly becoming a regional heavyweight and that is packing quite an economic and political punch. Industrial development and improved local production and manufacturing all point to positive growth for 2024 and should make it very attractive to investors both at home…
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April 2023
President Hassan continues to steer her nation down the right road and show just exactly what ‘Girl Power’ can do putting her male counterparts in neighbouring nations to shame when it comes to managing her economy. Since taking office in 2021 she has already tripled foreign investment. Her initiatives and policies have been well received…