Angola

Despite some progress on Sonangol's restructuring, major projects may be on hold in 2017

The end of a decade-long construction surge leaves notable infrastructural deficits as economic growth stalls

Opposition groups hope to capitalise on an ongoing economic crisis to unseat the ruling party yet hurdles remain

While a lack of transparency persists, banking sector metrics look to have deteriorated significantly in 2016

A new presidential candidate brings uncertainty, but the regime is unlikely to deviate from current priorities

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

Luanda’s efforts to avoid an IMF bailout have not borne fruit as inflation and public debt are set to rise

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