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  • May 23, 2022
  • 6 min read

High inflation will curb Baltic growth rates in 2022

Local conditions are driving Baltic inflation above the EU average and will affect growth rates and the public finances

Baltic states
  • May 12, 2022
  • 7 min read

Politics may underpin UK-Rwanda asylum deal

The United Kingdom wants to relocate asylum seekers to Rwanda

Rwanda
  • May 6, 2022
  • 7 min read

Regional Congo security plan may disappoint and divide

Regional leaders are planning a major new intervention aimed at restoring stability to eastern DRC

Rwanda
  • Apr 20, 2022
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Ukraine invasion will raise Estonian premier’s support

Estonians’ warnings of Moscow’s intentions have been borne out by the invasion of Ukraine

Estonia
  • Apr 13, 2022
  • 7 min read

Global trends will favour Guyana's oil development

ExxonMobil this month announced a further USD10bn investment in a fourth offshore oil project in Guyana

Guyana
  • Mar 15, 2022
  • 7 min read

Turkmen dynastic succession promises nothing new

The timing of a father-to-son handover was unexpected but the process was wholly predictable

Turkmenistan
  • Feb 24, 2022
  • 7 min read

Sanctions end aids Burundi but may entrench old flaws

The president’s diplomatic charm offensive has borne major fruits with the resumption of US and EU aid

Burundi
  • Feb 23, 2022
  • 7 min read

Zambian copper mining sector can expect steady growth

The government in January gave the go-ahead for a controversial open pit copper mine in the Lower Zambezi National Park

Zambia
  • Feb 15, 2022
  • 6 min read

Guyana budget largesse will bring risks and rewards

The government has announced an expansionary budget to be funded by strong growth of nearly 48% this year

Guyana