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Cement sector decarbonisation will accelerate

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INTERNATIONAL

Cement production generates greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions both from the use of large energy inputs, typically supplied by fossil fuels, and from the chemical processes inherent…

Ethiopia’s relations with the West will remain tense

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ETHIOPIA

This came amid speculation that Ethiopia may be trying to subvert international efforts to ensure accountability for human rights abuses committed during the conflict.

Damascus-dominated dialogue will sideline opposition

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SYRIA

The National Coalition (NC), another Syrian opposition grouping, also condemned the plan as an effort to circumvent “the international desire for political transition”. However…

EU sets out ambitious carbon management strategy

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EU

The proposals represent a major shift towards activism in the EU’s approach to Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS). Demand will come from storage sites and the production of…

Federal stakes escalate as Somalia's 2016 shift looms

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SOMALIA

The parliament has emerged as a channel for critics of a presidency characterised by an assertive interpretation of its mandate. Parliament has also served as a platform for…

EU economic security policy will strengthen

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EU

The proposals contain some new risk management processes, plus additional focus on dual-use exports and consideration of outward investment. Its significance lies less in the…

Honduras transparency body may fail to meet demands

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HONDURAS

A new anti-corruption body has been put in place in Honduras.

Automakers will rev up electric vehicle output

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INTERNATIONAL

This is pushing up prices, and accelerating changes in product lines, corporate structures and supply chains. Meanwhile, major vehicle and parts manufacturers are investing…

Venezuelan political processes sideline civil society

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VENEZUELA

A decade after his death, a recent Datanalisis poll gives Chavez the highest approval rating of any political leader, at 56%, compared with 22% for his successor Nicolas Maduro…

Mexican government will seek to buy Banamex

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MEXICO

The move has further highlighted risks for international investors in Mexico under the administration of President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (AMLO), who appears to have…