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Severe drought spells economic woes for Zambia

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ZAMBIA

The prolonged dry period is having a serious economic impact, as Zambia relies heavily on hydropower to generate electricity and has been forced to implement power cuts for…

West Africa faces a future of recurring intense heat

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WEST AFRICA

The researchers found that the heatwave would likely not have occurred if global temperatures remained at pre-industrial levels. Several factors worsened the heatwave’s impact and…

Russian foreign influencer campaigns are evolving

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INT

In recent months, multiple European intelligence services have issued warnings of increased efforts by Russian state organisations to undermine social cohesion in Europe via…

Attracting investment may prove difficult in Nigeria

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NIGERIA

However, these macro-level improvements belie both uneven reform implementation and the worsening economic environment faced by most Nigerians.

Paraguay-Brazil Itaipu deal will not ease concerns

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PARAGUAY/BRAZIL

Paraguay will now sell energy from the binational hydroelectric dam to Brazil at a higher price until 2026, after which the price will drop by half. The renegotiation of Annex C…

Australia's Liberals are not testing the government

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AUSTRALIA

Labor was concerned about losing Dunkley ahead of next year’s general election. However, although the Liberal-Nationals Coalition, the main opposition grouping, managed to…

Nigeria's divided opposition could benefit Tinubu

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NIGERIA

In addition to chronic insecurity and economic crises, he also must manage contentious party politics within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), particularly over a…

Stock market rally has firm foundations but also risks

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INTERNATIONAL

The US stock market and especially the seven largest technology companies have powered the rally, but markets in Europe and Asia have also risen on better-than-expected economic…

Romania will not meet OECD goals by date set

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ROMANIA

The government regards joining the OECD as a national objective. Having opened accession negotiations in January 2022 and received its roadmap that June, the publication last…

Indian telecoms law expands state's powers

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INDIA

The changes follow complaints from the government about the content generated by Gemini on some of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s policies. While election-related disinformation…