Prospects for South Africa to end-2020

The COVID-19 crisis has exacerbated an already growing list of problems

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Prospects for North Africa to end-2020

An economic downturn casts a shadow over the region, while the Libya conflict is entering a new phase

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While the COVID-19 crisis brings openings for reform, stumbling blocks remain

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Ecuador’s government is facing health and economic crises against a backdrop of deep political polarisation

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GDP contracted by 5.4% in January-March even before the lockdowns took effect, and later figures suggest worse to come

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Russians will see their incomes fall and some will lose their jobs in the coming recession

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While the global aviation industry is in disarray, the government appears committed to retaining a national carrier

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The continent faces an unprecedented economic crisis in the wake of COVID-19

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Australia’s economy has suffered from COVID-19, and the defence budget is at risk

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Amid weak opposition, President Erdogan still dominates the country despite declining support

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