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IMF’s African Push Reopens Old Wounds
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The IMF in Africa in 2016 following the collapse in commodity prices
03/05/2016
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IMF’s African Push Reopens Old Wounds
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The lack of $30 million in dollar funds leads to closing of a refinery and long lines in Lusaka,, Zambia. A large supermarket in Kampala, Uganda, has empty shelves for imported products as it becomes costlier to import with a depreciating currency. Flights on a Portugal run airline into Angola now cost more. Infrastructure improvements are being delayed because of the extra cost. Throughout Africa one can see the impact of an appreciating U.S. dollar.
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IMF’s African Push Reopens Old Wounds
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Nigeria Grapples With Abrupt End to Rapid Growth
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Nigeria's economy and the crisis in 2015 with lower oil prices, depreciating currency and decline in foreign investment
03/31/2015
The insurgency in the northeast leads to lack of security, leading to a decline in foreign investment. This adds to the problems created by lower oil prices in 2015, and the depreciating currency. Muhammadu Buhari, a northerner was elected by a 10 point vote margin in March 2015 to help improve the economic situation in Nigeria, Africa's largest country. The U.S. and Europe show a willingness to help the new Nigerian government tackle the many problems it faces.
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In Nigeria’s Election, Muhammadu Buhari Defeats Goodluck Jonathan
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Former Strongman, Taking Over Presidency, Raises Hope in Nigeria
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South Africa's economy in 2014-2017
12/14/2014
Deteriorating prospects for foreign investment in South Africa for 2015. Economic growth is forecast by the IMF to remain below 2.5% for years till the power situation is tackled. Growth is estimated in 2014 at a mere 1.4%, not enough to reduce high unemployment of over 25%. Lower commodity prices for mining exports, and a decline in the value of the rand reduce any benefit from lower oil prices. The government of president Zuma is seen as ineffective in tackling power shortages, and making changes at electricity company Eskom which suffers from cash shortages.
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South Africa Faces Credit Scrutiny Amid Blackouts
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Businesses Seek Out New African Frontiers
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Africa and commodity prices: No longer the kiss of death
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The Betrayal of Mandela’s Promise
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The bond market in Africa 2012-2015
02/11/2014
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The slowdown in China and the impact on South Africa, Zambia, Angola, Ghana, and Nigeria
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South African Economy Hit by Labor Unrest
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African Economies, and Hopes for New Era, Are Shaken by China
New York Times 01/25/2016
Mining Collapse Cripples Africa’s Dreams of Prosperity
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Decline in Nigeria's currency, the Naira, as oil prices drop in 2014-2015
12/03/2014
A 10% drop in Nigeria's currency by Dec. 2014. Foreign exchange reserves drop to $2 billion in Dec. 2014 putting Nigeria in a precarious financial situation.
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Nigeria’s Tumbling Currency a Victim of Falling Oil Prices
Wall Street Journal 12/03/2014
Oil Prices Slip Further After IEA Report
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Fall in Oil Prices Threatens Africa’s Economic Growth
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Nigeria’s Central Bank Restricts Currency Trading to Prop Up Naira
Wall Street Journal 12/19/2014
Oil Prices Tumble to Fresh Lows
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Iran’s Nuclear Deal Could Open Oil Flood
Wall Street Journal 03/17/2015
The effects of lower oil prices in 2015 - (4) the effect on African countries
12/12/2014
Oil exporting countries in West Africa such as Nigeria, Ghana and Angola lose oil revenues, oil importing countries in East Africa such as Tanzania, Kenya, Mozambique and South Africa benefit with lower oil import bills.
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Fall in Oil Prices Threatens Africa’s Economic Growth
Wall Street Journal 12/12/2014
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Businesses Seek Out New African Frontiers
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The World Bank in Africa 2012-2015
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