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Global internet governance faces strain not severance

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INT

Since the internet’s inception as a military and research tool through to its development as a global platform for communication, commerce and collaboration, its governance has…

Brazil's auto sector will face mounting challenges

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BRAZIL

Ford, which has been operating in Brazil since 1920, attributed the decision to its global business restructuring plans. However, two other companies, Mercedes-Benz and Audi, had…

Radical foreign policy turn could undermine Brazil

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BRAZIL

Bolsonaro’s visit to Davos was his first foreign trip since taking office on January 1. His speech, while trying to portray Brazil as “open for business”, also reinforced the…

Ruto will try to broaden Kenya’s trade ties

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KENYA

Nairobi also says it expects a US-Kenya free trade agreement (FTA) to be finalised by April 2024, while the government has promised various tax and other incentives to foreign…

Global anti-corruption efforts face new obstacles

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INTERNATIONAL

Anti-corruption efforts.

Firms’ net-zero plans are key to meeting climate goals

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INTERNATIONAL

To achieve the 2015 Paris agreement climate targets, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions must be net-zero by 2050. While the Paris agreement was a commitment by governments, businesses…

Non-French firms to lead Ivory Coast investment boom

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IVORY COAST

Ivory Coast's investment-led boom.

Moroccan nearshoring aims hinge on targeted investment

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MOROCCO

The kingdom offers better infrastructure and a more inviting regulatory environment than some of its neighbours, but also suffers from skills shortages and major challenges in…

Ukraine’s war recovery will need more external funding

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UKRAINE/INT

Co-organised by the UK and Ukrainian governments, the conference concentrated on Ukraine’s economic stabilisation and recovery from the effects of war. A follow-up to URC2022 held…

New SAA deal could taint Pretoria's reform agenda

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SOUTH AFRICA

It also raises questions about President Cyril Ramaphosa’s reform plan for state-owned enterprises (SOEs), crucial to growth prospects and the restoration of public finances, as…