There is no easy solution to the German-ECB conflict

Germany has three months to ask the ECB to justify its bond-buying programmes, but may get no response

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Proposed West African currency faces further delays

The COVID-19 pandemic will push back the introduction of a new West African currency

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Poverty, insecurity and corruption undermine the Northern Triangle’s efforts to manage COVID-19

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The crisis induced by the COVID-19 epidemic and social distancing measures to contain it will leave a deep recession

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Romania is tentatively reopening its economy after a coronavirus-driven contraction of 15% in the second quarter

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Border closures are set to remain in place for the time being, but Abuja’s stance is changing amid the COVID-19 pandemic

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Separatists have announced self-rule in the south amid tensions with the internationally recognised government

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The economic impact of COVID-19 on Africa is expected to be severe, while the capacity to offset risks is limited

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A new default is coming perilously close as key creditors reject the government's debt restructuring offer

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The COVID-19 crisis threatens to compound Sri Lanka’s debt problems

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