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Congo's president will trumpet convincing mandate
The incumbent looks set for another controversial re-election
Congo-BrazzavilleCongo's Sassou Nguesso will further consolidate power
Presidential polling took place yesterday amid an internet shutdown and as the main opposition candidate died
Congo-BrazzavilleCongo’s president will secure contested fourth term
Opposition figures have decried an unlevel playing field ahead of next month’s presidential election
Congo-Brazzaville
African oil and gas exploration will look southwards
A potential recovery of activity is tilted towards Southern Africa as key producers hasten reform efforts
West Africa
Era of uniform African debt restructuring at an end
Recent scandal-tainted restructurings could prolong debt distress elsewhere
Congo-Brazzaville
Congo-Brazzaville oil discovery should aid industry
A seemingly major new oil find follows shortly after a recent IMF bailout
Congo-Brazzaville
African indebtedness is critical but still reversible
Fears are growing over a 1980s-style crisis, but the underlying conditions differ
Africa
