Political Risk

BMI View: While the Namibian government hasn't confirmed recent allegations that it has given thousands of Chinese nationals residency documents in lieu of payment of a loan from... 2010-12-15

BMI View: On balance, the recent realignment of party loyalties in the lead-up to the 2011 presidential elections in Zambia will strengthen the status quo, as opposition forces'... 2010-11-26

BMI View: On balance, the recent realignment of party loyalties in the lead-up to the 2011 presidential elections in Zambia will strengthen the status quo, as opposition forces'... 2010-11-26

BMI View: The attempted coup of November 17 underscores the acutely unstable political situation in Madagascar. We expect President Rajoelina to come under increasing pressure to... 2010-11-19

BMI View : Although the weak and divided opposition is unable to capitalise politically on recent protests against bread prices, the government must move quickly to entrench a coherent... 2010-11-08

BMI View : Although the weak and divided opposition is unable to capitalise politically on recent protests against bread prices, the government must move quickly to entrench a coherent... 2010-11-08

BMI View: Madagascar's officials continue to alienate foreign donors, boding ill for the resumption of non-humanitarian aid. Against this backdrop, we retain our bearish outlook for... 2010-10-26

BMI View : The recent violence at a Chinese-owned coal mine in Zambia will exacerbate the growing tensions between the local population and Chinese business interests. While Chinese... 2010-10-19

BMI View : The recent violence at a Chinese-owned coal mine in Zambia will exacerbate the growing tensions between the local population and Chinese business interests. While Chinese... 2010-10-19

BMI View: Support for President Jacob Zuma is waning amid a general increase in the political temperature in South Africa. Several issues have come to the fore, and given Zuma's... 2010-10-14