Angola
Mild African growth will not conceal fiscal threats
The IMF's latest report predicts a modest uptick in regional growth, as the three largest economies undergo recoveries
AfricaNew Angolan oil investments could prove elusive
Despite some progress on Sonangol's restructuring, major projects may be on hold in 2017
AngolaAngolan construction rebound could prove elusive
The end of a decade-long construction surge leaves notable infrastructural deficits as economic growth stalls
AngolaStronger Angolan opposition unlikely to triumph
Opposition groups hope to capitalise on an ongoing economic crisis to unseat the ruling party yet hurdles remain
AngolaAngola's banks could face a deepening crisis
While a lack of transparency persists, banking sector metrics look to have deteriorated significantly in 2016
AngolaAngola's next leader is unlikely to shift policy focus
Longstanding ruler Dos Santos confirms he will not stand as a presidential candidate in elections later this year
AngolaAngola's government will struggle to rein in spending
The IMF calls for Luanda to make greater efforts at fiscal consolidation with public debt projected to decrease in 2017
AngolaAfrican states will monopolise list of least developed
Least developed countries (LDCs) share common traits but also show gradations among development indicators
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