Political Risk

The government gives a high priority to foreign policy, particularly within Africa. BMI View: Attempts by Pretoria to improve the region's image abroad continue to be blighted... 2005-02-04

Parliamentary elections have been set for March 31 in Zimbabwe. Although the ruling ZANU-PF appears beset with internal bickering, it is determined to maintain its hold on power,... 2005-02-04

Mozambique held a general election in early December. The exercise was especially significant because the incumbent president, Joaquim Chissano of Frelimo, chose voluntarily not to... 2005-01-10

Mugabe's failure to declare his intentions is splitting his party. BMI View: The battle to be anointed successor is being fought out amongst the old guard of the ruling

The international NGO, Human Rights Watch (HRW), recently published an assessment of the draft new electoral law being considered by parliament. It is meant to comply with benchmarks... 2004-12-10

The ruling BDP has won a landslide victory in recent general elections. BMI View: The country will continue to be well run under the returning administration. From a longer-term... 2004-12-01

In the early 1990s, conventional wisdom was that black rule would bring social and economic meltdown in South Africa (SA). Instead, since the ruling African National Congress (ANC)... 2004-11-25

President wa Mutharika, against expectations, is proving a strong leader. BMI View: The president has a shown a willingness to take-on some serious vested interests over corruption.... 2004-11-03

The principal opposition leader, Morgan Tsvangirai, has been acquitted on charges of treason. Meanwhile, the regime has committed a major faux paus by expelling a high level delegation... 2004-11-01

Presidential and parliamentary elections are to be held in early December. BMI View: Ruling Frelimo is set for victory. With President Chissano stepping down, this could be the... 2004-11-01