Uncertainty Shadows Senegal’s Presidential Elections

February 7, 2024 | The VaultNewsletter

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after a needed holiday and new year break we are back to bringing you the latest updates across africa spanning topics from public policy to the most recent economic trends

This week, we focus on the uncertainties in Senegal triggered by President Macky Sall’s decision to postpone the presidential elections. Additionally, we delve into last week’s policy rush by the Central Bank of Nigeria aimed at addressing the historic depreciation of the Naira.

uncertainty shadows senegal's presidential elections

In the lead-up to Senegal’s Presidential elections, Dakar is abuzz with heightened tensions and a cloud of uncertainty.

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We’re also tracking the latest current events in the news, and how they may affect the decisions of policymakers. Below are some of the latest developments.

niger bird flu outbreak declared in niamey

Last week, Niger’s capital city-Niamey reported a fresh outbreak of the H5N1 strain of bird flu detected in local birds. The government declared through a decree dated January 30, that the city of Niamey is declared infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1), over a radius of 10 kilometers.

zambia zambia battles worst cholera outbreak in decades

Zambia is currently grappling with its worst outbreak in decades, and its vaccination rollout is facing pressure due to increased global demand for vaccine stocks. The outbreak in Zambia began in October and has been detected in nearly half of the country’s districts and in nine out of ten provinces. As of last week, the Zambia Public Health Institute reported 412 deaths and 10,413 recorded cases. In response to the outbreak, the Zambian government has initiated a mass vaccination program and is also providing clean water, with a daily supply of 2.4 million liters, to affected communities across the country.

namibia vice president nangolo mbumba swornin as the nation's new president

President Nangolo Mbumba was sworn in few hours after the announcement of the death of late President Hage Geingob on Sunday. The new president will serve in the role until elections due later this year.

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reviewing buhari's administration cash transfer policy

President Muhammadu Buhari established a Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) programme as part of the broad 2016 Social Intervention Scheme, part of a key campaign promise to reduce poverty through robust social intervention. The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs emphasized the success of the CCT stating in a press brief, that since 2015, over 1 million households (7 million persons) have benefited. However, looking at the overall data, the number of Nigerians in poverty has increased, from 40.1 percent in 2015 to 45 percent in 2023. This data suggests poor households are no better off now compared to 2015. In this article, we discuss some issues and challenges for this. Read more…

how has kenyan president william ruto fared six months into his tenure

Elected on the promise of a “Bottom-Up Economic Transformation,” President Ruto has taken several early actions in line with his pledges of economic transformation. He recently promised a KES50 billion annual commitment to the Hustlers Fund initiative —a financial inclusion fund to provide affordable credit to businesses, aimed at boosting economic growth and employment. He has also kept his promise on the housing and settlement plan by launching several affordable housing projects across the country. Read more…

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