Signal Risk specialises in risk management on the African continent.
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Five things on our mind this week in Africa:
#SouthAfrica
What will be the key outcomes of the 04 November local government elections?
#Gambia
Is the threat of political violence increasing ahead of the presidential elections?
#Kenya
Can the rate of inflation be stemmed?
#Nigeria
Is the Ebola situation under control?
#Senegal
How will the budget stand-off end?
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Signal Risk in the media:
Director Ronak Gopaldas featured in the China-Global South Project (CGSP) independent multimedia organisation's podcast: South Africa’s U.S. Trade Crisis and China as an Alternative
youtube.com/watch?v=b3jp2BYd…
#Cameroon – Cracks appear
Fitch Ratings downgraded on 16 October Cameroon’s long-term foreign- and local-currency issuer default ratings (IDRs) to ‘B-‘ from ‘B’ and revised the outlook from negative to stable.
Our analysis briefing from 29 October is available here: thesignalroom.com/cameroon-c…
Signal Risk in the media:
Director Ronak Gopaldas featured in Observer Research Foundation (ORF) Middle East's article: Why the World’s Future Electro- and Petro-Energy Systems Need South Africa
orfme.org/expert-speak/why-t…
#Benin – On the up
The National Assembly began discussing the 2027 budget on 21 October.
Our analysis briefing from 27 October is available here: thesignalroom.com/benin-on-t…
Signal Risk in the media:
Lead analyst Menzi Ndhlovu to feature in Institute for Security Studies' seminar on 29 October: How would de-dollarisation affect Africa and the global economic order?
issafrica.org/events/how-wou…
#Nigeria | Q&A – Bullets and ballots
President Bola Tinubu called on 14 October for the heads of Nigeria’s security agencies to ensure a safe and secure environment for Nigerians to vote freely in general elections scheduled for 27 January 2027.
Our analysis briefing from 26 October is available here: thesignalroom.com/nigeria-qa…
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#Morocco – A new administration
King Mohammad VI appointed a new cabinet led by prime minister Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri on 16 October.
Our analysis briefing from 23 October is available here: thesignalroom.com/morocco-a-…
Signal Risk in the media:
Analyst Zoë McCathie featured in Bloomberg's article: Mauritius Drought Sparked Riots in Beach Resort Paradise
bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
Five things on our mind this week in Africa:
#Nigeria
Is there a risk of a wider Ebola outbreak?
#Senegal
Will parliament block the budget?
#SouthAfrica
Will Gauteng’s water crisis shift voter behaviour in the 04 November local government polls?
#Gabon
Has the government softened its stance towards dissent?
#Malawi
Are concerns over president Peter Mutharika’s health valid?
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#Egypt – Brothers in arms
President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi convened a meeting of the National Defence Council (NDC) on 18 October to discuss the deployment of military support to Saudi Arabia.
Our analysis briefing from 19 October is available here: thesignalroom.com/egypt-brot…
Signal Risk in the media:
Analyst Zoë McCathie featured in the BBC's article: Mauritius reels from worst riots in decades after woman shot by police
bbc.com/news/articles/cm4g1r…
#Ethiopia | Q&A – Interim solutions
Prime minister Abiy Ahmed announced on 16 October the appointment of a six-month interim administration in Tigray.
Our analysis briefing from 19 October is available here: thesignalroom.com/ethiopia-q…
Signal Risk in the media:
Analyst Zoë McCathie featured in Bloomberg's article: Tourist Hotspot Mauritius Declares Curfew After Riots
bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
Five things on our mind this week in Africa:
#Ethiopia
Will the Tigray interim administration guarantee stability in the region?
#CentralAfricanRepublic
Are protests against fuel price hikes set to escalate?
#Egypt
Why is the government providing military support to Saudi Arabia?
#Cameroon
How pronounced are succession risks to the economy?
#Mauritius
Has the recent unrest been successfully curtailed?
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