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Firmer forecasts for 2020 world growth are unrealistic

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INTERNATIONAL

Trade activity has been sharply downgraded: five years ago, the Fund expected 5.6% trade volumes growth this year. Now it sees 1.1%, one-third of the pace it forecast in April…

Output woes will delay, not halt, Angola's gas sector

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ANGOLA

Outlook for Angola's LNG sector.

Climate funds could boost Africa's economic prospects

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AFRICA

Outlook for climate change support for Africa.

Nigeria's hefty budget will not dispel investor unease

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NIGERIA

Outlook for Nigeria's 2016 state budget.

South African energy transition may offer useful model

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SOUTH AFRICA

Beyond the benefits for South Africa, the plan may become a model for other developing countries as they consider decarbonisation strategies.

Labour crackdown may backfire as China's economy slows

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CHINA

The final quarter of the year saw a dramatic increase in the number of recorded strikes and protests by workers, bringing the full-year figure to nearly 3,000 -- more than double…

More jobs for Middle East women could boost growth

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MIDDLE EAST

It launched the annual forum of ‘Top CEOs’, reflecting rapid changes in Riyadh’s policy over the past year. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman aims to increase female…

Botswana's diversification challenges will mount

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BOTSWANA

Botswana's post-diamond economy.

US government shutdown could reshape Republican party

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UNITED STATES

The likely course of political fights in September.

Crisis will cut profits, add risks for Turkish banks

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TURKEY

It was a bid to stabilise the lira. Bank deposit and credit rates have already risen sharply, and credit growth has virtually halted. As Turkey’s economic crisis takes hold, the…