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The deal, which was finalised under former President Guillermo Lasso (2021-23) and approved by the National Assembly in February, promises improved access to expanding Chinese…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB287100
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Prospects for the Andean region in 2017.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB214738
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In recent months, the government suspended SL Mining's licence pending review, while also cancelling the licences of Tonkolili Iron Ore (SL) and African Railway and Port Services…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB245798
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New mayors, prefects and local councils will be elected nationwide. A referendum will also be held to decide whether constitutional reforms proposed by President Guillermo Lasso…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB275177
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The natural disaster has overshadowed recent developmental gains, including the construction of the country’s first toll road. Despite the approval of a new three-year IMF…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB224073
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The legislation’s smooth journey through Congress illustrates the pragmatic relationship Noboa has established with the legislature. This, however, will be difficult to maintain…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284379
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The country's nascent mining sector is encountering both challenges and new opportunities as large-scale mining operations come in. Last month, four companies were granted…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB222240
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This follows an upset March 24 victory over his main opponent, ruling party candidate Amadou Ba. Faye ran in place of main opposition leader Ousmane Sonko, who was barred from…
Prospects for West Africa in 2018.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB225902
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A BP project will deliver a temporary production boost when it comes onstream later this year, but Angola needs other foreign energy companies to sanction new greenfield…