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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB289778
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In June, Thailand became the first South-east Asian country to apply for membership. Several other regional states are interested in joining.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB289280
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Russia previously viewed BRICS as a platform for cooperation with other large emerging powers but now looks to the expanded grouping to strengthen its position in the escalating…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB287950
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South Africa generates around 80% of its electricity from coal and has suffered regular power shortages over recent years due to declining performance at its ageing coal-fired…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB288431
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Despite long-standing criticisms of bloated government, the new Government of National Unity (GNU) comprises 32 ministers and 43 deputy ministers (up from 30 and 36…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB288097
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Although Anglo American’s board promptly rejected the bid, BHP is expected make a revised offer. This would have major implications for Southern African mining, as BHP has…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286993
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The entry into BRICS of Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) -- all major importers of grain -- gives Russia an opportunity permanently to…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB287099
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The ANC vowed to welcome all parties into the GNU but has so far partnered only with the main opposition Democratic Alliance (DA), Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) and two…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB287795
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Mineral exports from the Central African Copperbelt in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Zambia are rising and existing export routes via South Africa do not have the…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285523
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The timing is disastrous for the ruling ANC party, which faces elections in May with its support already crumbling, in part due to its poor performance on economic issues. Major…