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Israel’s bolder settlement policy may risk stability

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ISRAEL

Fearing an early collapse of the fragile coalition government inaugurated in May, all constituent parties initially sought to avoid any controversial decisions over Jewish…

Zambian copper mining sector can expect steady growth

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ZAMBIA

This forms part of broader government efforts to increase investment and output in the mining sector. However, the decision has raised concerns with a number of environmental…

Ethiopian garment exports are poised to grow

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ETHIOPIA

Ethiopia's garment industry.

Turkish drilling off Cyprus risks destabilising region

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TURKEY/CYPRUS

Turkey is prospecting for hydrocarbons off Cyprus in direct response to the Cypriot government’s identification of major gas reserves. The Yavuz will drill in an area which the…

Lithium industry could take off in Mexico

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MEXICO

Outlook for lithium production.

Nuclear energy faces an uncertain future in Belgium

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BELGIUM

The government is committed to closing all nuclear plants by 2025, but is struggling to secure sufficient alternative capacity ahead of a key report due in March. Concerns over…

Taiwan’s asymmetric warfare capabilities will grow

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TAIWAN

The president is relying on Defence Minister Wellington Koo, a civilian, to reform national defence in light of the growing threat from China. US support against a Chinese…

Tanzania’s general election ushers in one-party state

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TANZANIA

His ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party also secured a large majority in the National Assembly. Although CCM’s win was no surprise, the huge margins of victory across all…

New optimism will buoy Uganda-Tanzania energy sectors

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UGANDA/TANZANIA

With a budget of USD3.5bn, the 1,400-kilometre pipeline project linking the western city of Hoima in Uganda to Tanzania’s Tanga port should bring significant economic benefits to…

Jerusalem deal will have limited impact on violence

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MIDDLE EAST

His comments come as Israel and Jordan (which is the custodian of the site) move forward with plans to reduce tension at the site, which has been a flashpoint of conflict for…