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In Djibouti, authoritative governance is restricting civic liberties with deteriorating perception of corruption. However, despite being "mostly unfree," the country’s economy attracts foreign investments and maintains inflation control via a…
Although Côte d’Ivoire is politically stable, corruption is rife and the rule of law is weak, whilst state finances have deteriorated. Economic momentum continues to outperform the regional average and inflation is low, but exposure to agriculture is…
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is afflicted with growing political divisions in a precarious security and humanitarian climate. Growth should be supported by the mining sector in 2021, as trade improves and inflation descends. Strong…
Congo-Brazzaville faces significant challenges with low levels of government transparency and pervasive corruption. The economy is heavily reliant on oil, yet efforts towards diversification are in progress. The population is young, however, is…
Comoros is ‘mostly unfree’ in economic freedom ranking, with corruption prevalent and civil liberties restricted. The economy is expected to outpace regional peers in the short term, but the economic base is narrow and exports are undiversified. The…
Chad faces endemic corruption and autocratic governance, with ongoing terrorism threats. Economic growth is set to outpace regional peers over the long term due to relatively contained inflation, FDI inflows and oil revenues. The rapidly growing…
In the Central African Republic, political instability and violence persist, with the government's control limited largely to the capital. Endemic corruption and high levels of violence further exacerbate challenges in an economy highly reliant on…
Conflict and corruption blight Cameroon’s political landscape and have kept economic freedom depressed. Nevertheless, the economy exhibits strength in the face of global challenges, but inflation remains elevated and reliance on hydrocarbons is…
Cabo Verde has one of the most politically stable landscapes in Africa. However, the country stands among the ‘moderately free’ in economic freedom ranking. Continuous recovery of tourism helps to maintain economic growth, which is expected to remain…
Burundi faces significant challenges marked by political instability and rampant corruption. High public debt raises concerns about fiscal health. The country’s largely agricultural economy is affected by energy shortages and minimal foreign…