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Anez trial to compound Bolivia political polarisation

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BOLIVIA

The proceedings, when they resume, will bring to a climax months of argument over whether Anez was proclaimed president legally. They are overshadowed by accusations of government…

Russian Duma polls pave way for Putin's re-election

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RUSSIA

Turnout was low, but President Vladimir Putin and other officials have dismissed the significance of this. The new parliament will contain the same parties as its predecessor…

Mauritius oil spill will have wide-ranging effects

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MAURITIUS

Around 1,000 tonnes of heavy oil and diesel leaked from the vessel earlier this month, endangering coastal wildlife and livelihoods, and a protected wetlands area. While most of…

Lack of CBN reform may fuel more corruption in Nigeria

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NIGERIA

Cardoso has promised to prosecute any entities involved in making fraudulent claims. The Deloitte audit is one of three concurrent investigations into the bank’s management under…

Rows over EU funding abuse may affect budget reform

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EU/CEE

The misuse of EU structural and cohesion funds in eastern member states.

Disputed Zimbabwe poll will delay re-engagement

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ZIMBABWE

Mnangagwa narrowly avoided a second-round run-off with 50.8% of the vote, but opposition presidential candidate Nelson Chamisa of the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) Alliance…

Canberra unveils new action plan against ransomware

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AUSTRALIA

Reports of cybercrimes increased by 13% in the financial year to June 2021, according to the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC). Agencies linked to foreign governments and…

Interest in carbon markets will rise globally

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INTERNATIONAL

Carbon markets.

Emerging market financial firms are soft cyber targets

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INTERNATIONAL

Lessons learnt from the 2016 Bangladesh central bank cybertheft.

Canberra's new cybersecurity moves may not be enough

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AUSTRALIA

The new bill, which would require companies with a turnover of AUD3mn (USD2mn) to disclose payments made in response to ransomware attacks and is part of a suite of infrastructure…