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Sudan aid response faces capacity challenges

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SUDAN

Collectively, participants pledged some USD2.2bn in humanitarian assistance for Sudan, against an appeal for USD4.1bn from aid agencies.

Shipping is vulnerable to more severe disruption ahead

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INT

Shippers are being forced to take longer routes or pay higher insurance premiums, increasing costs, disrupting supply chains and absorbing the post-pandemic increase in shipping…

China’s coal sector will grow but then shrink

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CHINA

Energy security concerns and regional economic interests are driving the construction of more coal mines and coal-fired power stations, though government mandates will set a cap…

West Africa faces a future of recurring intense heat

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WEST AFRICA

The researchers found that the heatwave would likely not have occurred if global temperatures remained at pre-industrial levels. Several factors worsened the heatwave’s impact and…

Geothermal energy production will grow in East Africa

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EAST AFRICA

The plan envisages a massive expansion of geothermal energy, through the sinking of 57 new wells across six major steam fields, which would make Kenya the world’s fourth-largest…

Colombian capital braces for long-term water rationing

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COLOMBIA

The capital obtains almost all of its water from rainfall, rather than from subterranean aquifers. Concerns are mounting over water security as increasing temperatures and longer…

China set for near-5% growth amid imbalances and risks

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CHINA

Quarter-on-quarter growth accelerated to 1.6%, from 1.2% previously. A 6% year-on-year expansion in the secondary sector -- manufacturing and construction -- led the growth, while…

Russia will struggle to expand West Africa gold mining

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WEST AFRICA

More recently, this has involved widely publicised claims that Russia is skirting international sanctions by using African gold from mines seized by proxy forces to help finance…

India will be vigilant but not worried about al-Qaida

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INDIA

The authorities do not appear especially concerned about the threat posed by the group, but there is sure to be an overall tightening of security during the general election…

Chinese firms will expand presence in South-east Asia

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CHINA/SOUTH-EAST ASIA

South-east Asia maintained its position as the largest recipient (40%) of China’s total Asia-Pacific engagement, which was valued at USD14.8bn, up USD12.4bn from 2022. In recent…