Author: Admin
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September 2023
President Tinubu has made some quick decisions in certain areas but then slowed down in others. He first turned his attention to government fuel subsidies and corruption but took his time appointing his cabinet. Nigeria’s economy remains on the brink and the Naira continues to decline. If ever there was a need for some swift…
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September 2023
Overview. The regular mud-slinging between the ruling Awami League and the main opposition BNP party continued in August, with each accusing the other of disrupting democracy in the country in the run-up to election either at the end of this year or early next year. A report by World Economics has said that Bangladesh’s GDP…
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August 2023
Overview. The political mud-slinging continued in Bangladesh as elections come ever-closer, with the ruling party and main opposition party continuing to blame each other for trying to undermine the country’s democratic systems. The Asian Development Bank has maintained its 6.5% GDP growth forecast for the next fiscal year. Exports and remittances for the just completed…
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August 2023
Overview. Last month’s indicators of there being an agreement – of sorts – in the pipeline appear to have fizzled out, amid rising naval tensions in the Gulf. Domestically, the regime now feels confident enough to return to enforcing the hijab laws. Although enforcement is likely to lead to localised protest, the government will shore…
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August 2023
Overview. Egypt is at a crossroads. One path will take it down the same road it travelled in 2013 which saw a President ousted. Back then the economy was in turmoil, power cuts were constant, prices were rising, and people were struggling. The other will continue with Sisi’s big visions, big projects, and even bigger…
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August 2023
Pakistan’s political scene remains polarised and unstable. The split between the government and the opposition continues to widen. Widespread protests and social unrest are likely as we get closer to the general election. Regardless of who wins, these will continue to plague the nation even after the vote, and into the New Year.…… Read the…