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Ngoh Ngoh may benefit from Cameroon murder case

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CAMEROON

Eko Eko has been imprisoned since February on suspicion of being one of the masterminds of the January 2023 assassination of radio journalist Martinez Zogo, an affair that has…

Bolivia political divisions will deepen pre-elections

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BOLIVIA

Despite temporary respite over the issue of judicial elections, splits within the ruling Movement towards Socialism (MAS) are set to continue.

China will keep treating private firms with disfavour

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CHINA

The NPC Standing Committee that same week expanded the State Secrets Law. Information clampdowns denting business confidence undermine efforts to boost the private sector and…

Turkey’s president will eye Istanbul battle

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TURKEY

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is determined to win the city back from the opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP). With a population of over 16 million, Istanbul accounts for…

EU supply chain law faces major obstacles in Germany

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EU/GERMANY

The vote was lost following Germany’s decision to oppose the directive, which encouraged others to abstain. There are only a few weeks left for the Council to vote again on the…

Brazil banks foresee renewed lending growth this year

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BRAZIL

The Brazilian financial system, which is still dominated by five state and private banks, saw slower loan growth and worsening asset quality in 2023 due to high inflation and…

China will continue neutrality on Gaza war

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CHINA

China has not sought to rival US efforts to manage the Israel-Gaza crisis. It has concentrated on deepening economic ties with the Gulf region while Washington faces growing…

Swedish minority government will hold together for now

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SWEDEN

Curbing immigration is a central element in the agreement between the minority government and the far-right Sweden Democrats (SD) to secure their support in parliament. One year…

After a strong year for Australia, growth will slow

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AUSTRALIA

This figure is higher than the RBA’s forecast of 1.5%, as labour demand remains strong and business investment resumes as supply chain disruption subsides. However, persistent…

Parallel imports continue to support Russia’s economy

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RUSSIA

Parallel imports have played a crucial role in securing the supply of goods for the Russian economy. The creation and management of parallel import channels is now an important…