Africa
African PR campaigns will face growing public scrutiny
The resignation of a leading public relations executive highlights the pitfalls of dubious African-based campaigns
AfricaPolitical consultants in Africa will have minor impact
Despite heightened focus on international consultants' role in African election campaigns, their influence is overrated
AfricaUS funding unlikely to alter African aid reorientation
Additional humanitarian assistance for famine and conflict-afflicted states is likely a stopgap measure
AfricaAfrican states hope the Gulf crisis will end soon
While several Muslim-majority countries have rebuked Qatar, Africa's most powerful governments are seeking a compromise
AfricaAfrican politics and security to end-2017
Longstanding leaders stepping down, growing instability and democratic backsliding mar the region's outlook
AfricaUN peacekeeping cut will hurt African countries most
A reduction of the UN peacekeeping budget by 600 million dollars risks setbacks in several regional conflicts
AfricaProspects for emerging economies to end-2017
Activity is picking up but medium-term risks remain high
InternationalProspects for African economies to end-2017
An uptick in commodity prices could exacerbate regional fiscal slippages as much needed policy adjustments are delayed
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