Bloomberg Politics

South Africa Draws Up New Rules to Avert Election Coalition Chaos

South Africa is writing a framework that will guide how coalition governments should be constituted and operate, a move that should help stabilize fractious municipalities and ensure national and provincial administrations aren’t derailed by infighting should no party win outright control in next year’s elections.

Africa Finance Options; Unwarranted Risk Perception: New Economy

More than 70 low-income nations face a collective $326 billion debt burden, according to the International Monetary Fund. About 15% of low-income countries are already in debt distress and another 45% face high debt vulnerabilities, and the list is growing.