Zambia

The president's populism has deep roots and represents a significant challenge to broader economic reform

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

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

Doubts over the fairness of the recent poll and unpopular impending reforms will dog the president's term

Price dynamics linked to China's copper demand are not the only factors shaping prospects for Africa copper producers

The recent closure of independent media outlets fits a pattern of rising intolerance on the part of the government

The closely fought -- and at times violent -- election has been further marred by allegations of fraud

Clampdowns on the media and opposition activists are raising doubts over whether next month's poll will be fair