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Somalia's economy faces two extremely difficult years

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SOMALIA

However, despite an improving post-electoral outlook, the economic challenges facing the country -- including restoring progress towards debt relief, improving domestic revenue…

South Sudan's oil sector faces entrenched stagnation

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SOUTH SUDAN

Oil remains the mainstay of South Sudan’s economy and is highly lucrative for those sections of the government and associated networks that control it. However, it delivers…

Iraq's oil output will grow despite challenges

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IRAQ

The government sought to capitalise on political stability and high oil prices to attract international oil companies (OICs) to invest in new prospects on improved terms…

South Sudan may struggle to attract oil investment

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SOUTH SUDAN

Crude oil is central to South Sudan’s economy, providing between 80% and 90% of government revenue and almost all export earnings. Last year’s oil price shock hit the economy hard…