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Morocco, Tunisia will look to expand phosphate exports

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MOROCCO/TUNISIA

Tunisia and Morocco depend on phosphate ore exports as one of their main sources of foreign currency and government revenue. The mined rock, which contains phosphorus, is a key…

Ethiopia's demonetisation mixes politics and economics

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ETHIOPIA

The move comes after the government prohibited individuals and organisations from holding cash over ETB1.5mn (around USD41,000) and a cap on daily cash withdrawals for individuals…

Doria could reach the presidency of a changing Brazil

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BRAZIL

A profile of Sao Paulo Mayor Joao Doria.

Centre-right government takes power in Slovakia

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SLOVAKIA

The February 29 parliamentary elections resulted in the defeat of ruling left-nationalist Direction-Social Democracy (Smer-SD), which has led Slovakia’s government for 12 (3…

Brazil second round is Bolsonaro's to lose

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BRAZIL

Bolsonaro, a retired army captain who has often insulted minorities and supported torture and the 1964-85 military regime, obtained some 46% of valid votes, against 29% for…

South African budget may partly ease downgrade fears

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SOUTH AFRICA

Gordhan outlined a programme of tax increases for South Africa’s highest-earners, in addition to increased educational and social security spending. The budget attempted to…

Oreskovic government in Croatia may prove short-lived

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CROATIA

After protracted negotiations, Croatia, at last, has a government, comprising the conservative Patriotic Coalition -- the Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ), plus a few small parties…

Indonesian local business climate set to worsen

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INDONESIA

Outlook for the business climate at the district and municipal levels.

Prospects for Central America/Caribbean in 2018

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PROSPECTS 2018

Prospects for Central America and the Caribbean in 2018.

Post-Karimov Uzbekistan lacks forces for change

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UZBEKISTAN

Karimov's death leaves a void since governance stemmed from him and his ability to coerce and manage Uzbekistan's regional groupings and key political and business players. The…