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Tanzania’s miners face old struggles three years on

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TANZANIA

Although the revisions have brought much change, many projects remain at a standstill and uncertainty still plagues the sector.

Much could upset deal on Bosnian state government

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BOSNIA

Under pressure from the US and EU ambassadors, Bosnia's leaders have reached agreement to form a state government. The breakthrough has provided a badly needed respite from…

Greek coalition may fall before policy shift unfolds

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GREECE

The talks will focus on fiscal performance ahead of drafting the 2019 budget, in the light of a major policy speech by Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras in Thessaloniki in which he…

Poland will be key in deterring Russian Baltic attack

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BALTIC/RUSSIA

Poland's key role in maintaining stability in the Baltic region.

No rapid oil sector upturn on the cards in Venezuela

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VENEZUELA

The performance of the oil sector and state oil company PDVSA, in particular, is a key factor in the economic collapse. At the same time, a new opposition-dominated National…

Sri Lanka will try to manage debt without IMF help

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SRI LANKA

The government nevertheless remains under pressure from domestic critics and external stakeholders because of dwindling foreign exchange (forex) reserves and a growing debt…

Chile re-opens debate on merit-based school selection

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CHILE

Chile's new education reform.

China's internet firms will play greater policy role

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CHINA

The individual measures taken during that time were largely responses to particular issues and events. This policy plan sets a new, integrated agenda.

Gulf Arabs step up investment in Egypt

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EGYPT

It is the most recent, and largest, of a series of similar deals involving investors from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and other Gulf countries. UAE investors have been…

Jokowi may consider expanded autonomy for Papua

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INDONESIA

Recent uptick in protests in Papua.