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BMI View: With immense natural resources, a growing population, and a relatively low base, we continue to expect strong growth in the DRC. We forecast real GDP expansion of 7.0% in... 2011-05-27

BMI View: Uganda is expected to experience strong headline real GDP growth over the coming years, especially after oil begins flowing in 2012. Over the medium term we believe that... 2011-05-11

BMI View: The initiative to attract farmers in the land-abundant but relatively underdeveloped Katanga region of the Democratic Republic of Congo may help to ease the country's... 2011-04-27

While inflation will be low relative to historical levels, we expect price growth to remain in the double digits over the foreseeable future, averaging 10.9% in 2011, and 12.0% in 2012.... 2011-04-27

The sharp increase in inflation recorded in March is in line with our view that inflation will be higher throughout 2011 than 2010. We anticipate prices to increase by an average of... 2011-04-27

BMI View: Ugandan equities have surged throughout the month of April, and from a technical standpoint, there remains room for further gains. However, we will keep a close eye on... 2011-04-26

In line with our expectations, conflicting pressures from Tanzania's external accounts have led to largely sideways trading for the shilling over the course of the first quarter of... 2011-04-18

BMI View: Debt reduction will be a protracted and frustrating process for Sudan's government, given multiple complications and the authorities' need to make significant progress in... 2011-04-07

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