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Sierra Leone opposition divisions bolster ruling party

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SIERRA LEONE

The APC is struggling to present a united front against the government. President Julius Maada Bio’s administration is seeking to make headway on corruption cases, mining law…

Afghan security is likely to deteriorate in 2017

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AFGHANISTAN

Outlook for Afghanistan's security in 2017.

Global biodiversity deal showcases Chinese diplomacy

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CHINA

The stakes were high: the world faces a biodiversity crisis and previous decadal targets were all missed. There was a high risk that negotiations would collapse due to deep…

Canada uses rising revenues for targeted spending

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CANADA

The government of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has previously emphasised spending but, amid high inflation and consequent high interest rates, Freeland stressed the need for…

African economies face rising risks from reshoring

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AFRICA

As the need for cheap and low-skilled labour falls, wage differentials between Africa and other regions will cease to be a major draw for multinational firms and foreign…

Corruption may undermine Kenyan government credibility

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KENYA

Kenya has been rocked by a string of corruption scandals in government institutions over recent weeks. The episode has served as a powerful reminder to both ordinary Kenyans and…

UK exposure to international energy risks will grow

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UK

The United Kingdom’s high dependence on natural gas for heating and electricity generation has amplified the impact of high gas prices in Europe. The crisis has been compounded by…

Kazakh transition accelerates with early election

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KAZAKHSTAN

Tokayev announced the early election in a televised address just three weeks after Nursultan Nazarbayev resigned after 30 years in power. Tokayev has spent his short time in…

Gulf economies are on a stable track despite risks

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GULF STATES

The IMF has revised downwards its forecast for Saudi GDP growth in 2024 to 2.7% but raised its 2025 forecast to 5.5%. This reflects a positive medium-term outlook for the Gulf…

Key polls look set to bring boost to Indian opposition

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INDIA

Karnataka is currently the only southern state to be governed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Congress, the main opposition party nationally, and…