Prospects 2017

Africa

A number of states look to consolidate economic growth; others face democratic backsliding and terrorism threats

A gloomy economic outlook will see a number of unpopular leaders under pressure to announce exit plans

Poor economic performance and threats to oil output will heap pressure on President Buhari and his administration

Economic growth will vary across the continent shaped in part by external conditions

A host of political and security risks will confront East Africa next year