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Zimbabwean gold mining faces more elite manipulation
The pivotal sector is the subject of political manipulation and faction-fighting, which is set to worsen
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe's opposition faces further marginalisation
The ruling ZANU-PF claims to be clamping down on corruption, but the main opposition remains the principal target
Zimbabwe
African central banks face growing political pressures
The recent sacking of a central bank governor has highlighted the fragile independence of many such institutions
Zambia
The threat of African military coups may rise
A military-led takeover in Mali is the third such instance in Sub-Saharan Africa in as many years
Mali
COVID-19 and repression will fuel new African protests
Social distancing and related restrictions are prompting new forms of opposition and civil society protests
Africa
Zimbabwe may face renewed leadership upheaval
The embattled ruling party is using the COVID-19 crisis to divide the opposition
Zimbabwe
