Country Risk Rating

As part of the Angolan government's programme to improve the supply of basic social services to the population over 2007-2008, the head of the parliamentary delegation of the 2nd,... 2008-02-05

Madascar's sole passenger train, which serves as an economic lifeline for thousands of people living in isolated mountain villages, is at threat because it is not profitably run at... 2008-02-05

We have ticked up our long-term political risk rating to 56.0 from 55.6 on a court ruling which may indicate a change in media freedom. In January the Supreme Court overturned a deportation... 2008-02-05

Mauritius continues to enjoy high levels of political stability and freedom. Freedom House released its 2008 index of global freedom and Mauritius scored a 1 out of 7 and 2 out... 2008-02-05

Ratings agency Fitch warned on February 5 that political risk is on the rise in South Africa, with the pending corruption trial of Jacob Zuma and the growing influence of the left... 2008-02-05

Chinese-Zambian relations have long been a delicate balancing act. In 2005, then Presidential candidate Michael Sata threatened to limit Chinese holdings in Zambian firms to 51% because... 2008-01-08

The government signed a new interim trade deal with the EU in December, just beating the January expiry date for the country's prior agreement which the WTO declared illegal. The... 2008-01-08

Although we maintain our core view that Jacob Zuma's recent victory of the African National Congress (ANC) presidency will not affect South Africa's long-term growth potential and... 2008-01-08

Incumbent President Festus Mogae will soon retire early, handing his responsibilities to his deputy, Ian Khama. Mogae's legacy is unclear: he has been a competent steward of the economy,... 2008-01-08

The electoral crisis in Kenya, and concerns about the domestic political outlook in South Africa (SA), following the divisive outcome of the recent ruling party leadership election... 2008-01-08