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Congo’s new Banana port may face trust problems

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CONGO-KINSHASA

The new facility is to be built by Emirati state-owned logistics firm DP World and will become the first deep-water port in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), if it opens…

Mali's junta may face internal tensions

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MALI

However, the junta has kept core portfolios in the hands of trusted military officers, including two of Goita’s special advisors who were promoted to cabinet roles. This follows a…

New commands will support NATO's European focus

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INTERNATIONAL

Changes to NATO's command structure.

Emirati economic cohesion could gradually increase

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UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

On November 7-8, senior Emirati officials gathered in Abu Dhabi for an annual meeting focusing on diversifying the economy, chiefly away from reliance on Abu Dhabi's oil, an…

Baku and Tbilisi will be main threat to EU power plan

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CAUCASUS

A series of Black Sea connectivity projects is a promising development for both the South Caucasus and the EU. Georgian electricity exports could play a part in reducing European…

Saudi-Emirati economic competition will mount further

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SAUDI ARABIA/UAE

This comes amid a growing divergence between the two countries on oil policy, economic diversification and the conduct of regional affairs, including in Yemen. It forms a strong…

Labour supply constraints will dampen Russian growth

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RUSSIA

Although the Russian economy is performing well, future growth will be at risk if current imbalances in the labour market are not resolved. Labour policies are being adjusted to…

Georgia risks becoming Russian sanctions-evasion haven

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GEORGIA/RUSSIA

Tbilisi has authorised flights by two smaller Russian airlines, exacerbating fears of the potential for sanctions evasion. That follows the easing of Russia’s visa regime for…

Dubai’s African expansion carries major risks

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UNITED ARAB EMIRATES/AFRICA

DP World, the leading state-owned port operator and logistics company of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), is aggressively expanding its foothold across Africa. As DP World…

Egypt tourism sector will grow, dependent on security

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EGYPT

Mashat emphasised the importance of the event in the context of Cairo's recent initiatives to boost the tourism industry, long a pillar of the economy. Last November, the Ministry…