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South Africa tax agency reform will bolster government

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SOUTH AFRICA

The fifth consecutive year of revenue shortfalls follows years of mismanagement and institutional turmoil at SARS under former Commissioner Tom Moyane, an ally of former President…

China-US mistrust threatens cyber security

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CHINA/US

China and the global internet governance regime.

Major South African prosecutions will depend on reform

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SOUTH AFRICA

Although crucial to carrying out the recommendations of the 'Zondo Commission' on state capture and to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s project of reforming the state apparatus, the…

South Africa’s Ramaphosa will tout reform impetus

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SOUTH AFRICA

A week previously, new Finance Minister Tito Mboweni’s Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) showed a worrying deterioration in deficit and debt ratios. However, President…

Colombia to deepen China trade and political ties

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COLOMBIA

Colombia is yet formally to endorse China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), but may do so under President Gustavo Petro. Although Chinese investment offers major potential…

Philippines institutional erosion likely to intensify

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PHILIPPINES

Duterte is a powerful president with strong support among elected Philippine politicians and the public. Nevertheless, his methods are stoking controversy with concerns of an…

Lebanon and Israel face more offshore gas challenges

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LEBANON/ISRAEL

The pipeline to deliver Eastern Mediterranean gas to European markets would begin by supplying Italy from Israeli offshore fields, including Karish, which produced Israel’s…

Radicals will continue to press for Bosnia's break-up

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BOSNIA

Reports leave it unclear whether the meeting lifted the threat, which arose from RS claims that a SIPA raid in Bosanski Novi on December 10 infringed RS jurisdiction. SIPA…

Liberia's electoral process may prove controversial

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LIBERIA

The process, which represents the country’s first use of biometric data for an election, was marred by irregularities. Meanwhile, key powerbroker Senator Prince Johnson of Nimba…

Weah will face re-election challenges in Liberia

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LIBERIA

Weah faces criticism for cost of living challenges, as well as a prolonged absence from the country, in part due to the World Cup. Weah has also lost the critical backing of…