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Uganda

BMI View: We expect growth to pick up in 2013 compared to the previous year, as interest rates begin to fall and investment increases. We are forecasting real GDP expansion of 6.1%... 2013-04-25


Kenya

BMI View: We are expecting the Kenyan economy to expand by 5.7% in 2013 and by more than 6.0% in the years thereafter thanks to a post-election boost in confidence... 2013-04-25


Sudan

BMI View: The Sudanese pound appreciated by as much as 15% on the black market following a deal between Sudan and South Sudan to restart cross-border oil flows. However, the black market... 2013-04-25


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Tanzania

We maintain our view that inflation will continue to decline in Tanzania, reaching 8.8% by the end of 2013. This is largely thanks to prudent monetary and fiscal policy keeping a lid... 2013-04-25


Congo, Dem. Rep.

BMI View: Import cover remains low, with the DRC's meagre foreign reserves representing less than two months' worth of imports. This deepens the country's dependence on the continuation... 2013-04-25


Kenya

Although Kenya's large current account deficit is being covered by the capital and financial account inflows, the fact that these comprise short-term flows and 'errors and omissions'... 2013-04-10


Kenya

BMI View: We maintain our view that Kenyan economic growth will accelerate over the course of 2013 as improving macroeconomic conditions and the passage of elections bolster investor... 2013-03-28


Uganda

BMI View: We believe that an improvement in tax administration will increase the Ugandan government's revenue over the coming years, helping to reduce the budget deficit. We are forecasting... 2013-03-28

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