Category: Country Reports
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December 2023
Nigeria’s monthly minimum wage now stands at NGN33,000 (USD39.40) but as inflation continues to soar the spending power that salary brings dwindles. Tinubu’s unpopular decision to remove fuel subsidies means the cost of travel to earn even such a meagre amount leaves many asking if it is worth it. As the nation continues to battle…
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December 2023
Kazakhstan’s economic outlook remains bright despite volatile oil prices. The country’s prospects appear to have shaken off the dust caused by the war in Ukraine. The country is working and it is working well. Upgrades, investment, income and employment are all on the up. The country is reshaping itself in ways similar to cities like…
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December 2023
Overview. Preparations for the elections are in full swing, with both parties finalizing their nominations. The main opposition party have announced blockades and strikes throughout November and will seemingly do so in December as well before the elections, currently slated for 7th January 2024. Exports totalled USD 3.76 billion for October, while remittances picked up…
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November 2023
Overview. It appears to be convenient, for now, for all sides to downplay Iran’s involvement in Hamas’s 7th of October attacks on Israel; however, two Iranian sources consulted in the past few days are adamant that, such is the relationship between Hamas, Hezbollah and the IRGC, the attack is highly unlikely to have been initiated…
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November 2023
Every aspect of Egyptian life is being impacted by the war between Israel and Hamas on its Eastern border. Nothing is untouched. Despite being miles from the fighting every single Egyptian is feeling the impact of it in one shape or form. These will be trying times for Egypt and most definitely for its President.………
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November 2023
Pakistan remains in a state of political chaos even without a General Election on the horizon. The country continues to face ever growing economic and security challenges but with only a care-taker government in place until a new Prime Minister is installed very little is being done to change that. There are a lot of…