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West African regional bloc faces harmonisation tests
The 15-member ECOWAS is set to grapple with various political crises and trade coordination hurdles
Debt in South Asia’s power sectors is now endemic
Across the region, electricity prices for non-industrial customers are set below generation costs
US-China contest over Pacific influence is coming
Beijing is starting to test the waters of US influence in the Pacific
Madagascar's Rajoelina will look to bolster mandate
The new president is aiming for a legislative majority, amid criticism of doing little in his first few months in power
MadagascarGabonese government reassurances will ring hollow
Questions surrounding the president’s health endure despite official claims that government is back to normal
GabonEgypt will take a hands-off approach to African Union
Sisi is set to take the AU chair, raising questions over Egypt’s engagement in Africa and commitment to planned reforms
AUMadagascar’s Rajoelina may not fulfil pro-poor mandate
The new president has ambitious plans, but his past record raises concerns
MadagascarNamibian government land reforms may unnerve investors
While foreign-owned land has been targeted for redistribution, ‘expropriation without compensation’ has been avoided
NamibiaDjibouti deal may unlock East Africa peace puzzle
Ethiopia's regional peace plan is gaining momentum, step by step
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