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Fake news will grow in influence in West Africa

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WEST AFRICA

Meta (formerly Facebook) has publicly identified both Russian and French involvement in regional disinformation efforts. However, West Africa's 'influence industry' comprises…

Ecuador economy plans may run into difficulties

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ECUADOR

The second had been delayed pending the inauguration of President Guillermo Lasso and confirmation of his commitment to the agreement’s objectives. Lasso reached a new deal last…

Political manoeuvring will be key for Ecuador’s Lasso

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ECUADOR

The conservative alliance that supported his election collapsed in mid-May, after his Creating Opportunities (CREO) failed to back the Social Christian Party (PSC) candidate for…

Government may water down Greek pension reform

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GREECE

Pension reform is a critical compliance requirement for the Greek authorities with the 'quadriga' of creditors -- ECB, European Commission, European Stability Mechanism and IMF -…

EU state aid support gives countries more fiscal room

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EU

EU state aid rules.

Poe will be decisive in Philippines 2016 election

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PHILIPPINES

Update on the outlook for the 2016 presidential elections.

Pandemic will force economic policy reversal in Brazil

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BRAZIL

The crisis induced by the COVID-19 epidemic and social distancing measures to contain it will leave deep scars on the Brazilian economy. Still struggling to recover the ground…

Political value of social media will rise in Africa

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AFRICA

Relatively low internet penetration rates (an average of 40% across the continent) and stark differences in digital access within and across states mask social media’s increasing…

Costa Rica’s pandemic response faces political hurdles

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COSTA RICA

In August, it asked the IMF for a USD1.75bn credit under the Extended Fund Facility. This will come on top of the USD504mn approved by the IMF for emergency financial assistance…

US companies find political positions under scrutiny

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UNITED STATES

Election years always entail political risk for large US companies, but the polarising social and cultural issues likely to feature in the November midterms leave them more…