The year ahead for the continent will be shaped by key elections and geopolitical shifts
Lost your password? Please enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email.Lost your password? Please enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email.This year, Africa will be the second-fastest-growing region globally. The African Development Bank projects an annual economic growth rate of 4.3%, up from 3.7% last year, with East Africa once again projected to be the most buoyant region.
In contrast, Mozambique’s October elections have plunged the country into turmoil. The victory of Frelimo and its presidential candidate have been fiercely challenged by opposition presidential aspirant Venâncio Mondlane, who claims widespread fraud denied him victory. In contrast, Gabon’s junta held a credible referendum on a new constitution, paving the way for multiparty elections in August.
Although Ecowas has granted these military-led states a six-month cooling off period after their official withdrawal from the bloc, during which they can decide to rejoin, this is unlikely to happen soon.These nations face severe internal security threats, with terrorist groups controlling parts of their territories with significant risks of expansion to coastal West African states.
Notably, South Africa’s G20 presidency marks a historic first, as it will be the first-ever G20 Summit to be hosted in Africa.
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