Signal Risk specialises in risk management on the African continent.
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#CotedIvoire – Delisted
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) removed Cote d’Ivoire from its grey list of jurisdictions under increased monitoring on 30 October.
Our analysis briefing from 05 November is available here: thesignalroom.com/cote-divoi…
#Rwanda | Q&A – AGOA A-Goner
United States (US) trade representative Jamieson Greer announced on 02 November that Rwanda will be removed from the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) trade programme, effective 01 January 2027.
Our analysis briefing from 03 November is available here: thesignalroom.com/rwanda-qa-…
#SouthAfrica | Q&A – Local government elections
Local government elections will be held across the country on 04 November.
Our analysis briefing from 30 October is available here: thesignalroom.com/south-afri…
Signal Risk in the media:
Geopolitical analyst Priyal Singh featured in Radio France International (RFI's) interview: 'African leaders are not naive, they will partner with whoever makes the best offer’
rfi.fr/en/africa/20261031-af…
*FREE TO READ*
#Malawi – The absent president
The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) called on the government on 26 October to provide clarification on president Peter Mutharika’s ongoing trip to South Africa.
Our analysis briefing from 29 October is available here: thesignalroom.com/malawi-the…
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?
More in our weekly newsletter - mailchi.mp/signalrisk/thesig…
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…
*FREE TO READ*
#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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