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Egypt will prioritise its renewable energy sector

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EGYPT

It has experienced a surge in investment in renewable energy, with projects worth USD4.4bn under development and prospective investments of a further USD6bn. Renewable energy is…

Huawei's tech signals progress but no breakthrough

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INT

The phone’s launch is a surprising comeback for a company that was briefly the largest smartphone manufacturer worldwide, until it was hobbled by US sanctions that blocked its…

Georgia will keep exporting sanctioned cars

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GEORGIA

The ban was implemented in response to EU and US pressure, as Georgia was a pivotal player in blunting the intended impact of sanctions. However, Georgian re-export of cars remain…

Georgia risks becoming Russian sanctions-evasion haven

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GEORGIA/RUSSIA

Tbilisi has authorised flights by two smaller Russian airlines, exacerbating fears of the potential for sanctions evasion. That follows the easing of Russia’s visa regime for…

Migrants could help US urban areas if allowed to work

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UNITED STATES

Curbing migration across the US southern border has become a major source of bipartisan tension, but often lost in the political arguments is the extent to which migrants are…

Export controls on metals will benefit Chinese firms

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CHINA

The new regulation’s "national security" justification reflects the increasing resort worldwide to weaponising international trade for political goals and will reinforce efforts…

New Mexican state airline will be revitalised

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MEXICO

Mexicana stopped operating in 2010 and was declared bankrupt in 2014. The revived firm -- based at the new and underused Felipe Angeles International Airport (AIFA) -- will be…

Somali economic reforms will extend beyond debt relief

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SOMALIA

The programme's successful completion demonstrates the government's ability to deliver on reforms despite a difficult environment and clears the way for debt relief under the…

Russia’s ties with Iran will grow stronger

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RUSSIA

War, sanctions and a mutual desire to overturn US-led regional security orders have pushed Moscow and Tehran closer together. Moscow desires to turn what has historically been a…

Afghanistan’s economic outlook is bleak

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AFGHANISTAN

Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban want production to expand to 19,000 b/d shortly. They are counting on the extractives sector to help boost revenue and shore up the flailing economy.