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Arevalo will steer gradual improvements in Guatemala

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GUATEMALA

Arevalo’s victory marks a shift in Guatemalan politics. After years of democratic backsliding, Arevalo promises a slow, partial recovery of transparency and the rule of law. His…

South African treasury changes may undermine targets

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SOUTH AFRICA

Since Gigaba controversially replaced Pravin Gordhan in March, the National Treasury has made a series of key personnel changes, including the position of chief procurement…

New Angolan oil investments could prove elusive

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ANGOLA

As Angola struggles to cope with its deepest financial crisis since the end of the civil war in 2002, Sonangol profits have fallen dramatically from 2.4 billion dollars in 2009 to…

South African investment climate faces further hurdles

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SOUTH AFRICA

South African competition legislation concerns.

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…

Prospects for Nigeria in 2020

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PROSPECTS 2020

Prospects for Nigeria in 2020.

US policy will threaten the Iran nuclear deal

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IRAN/US

Although the extension is not a formal violation, it reflects rising tensions over the July 2015 deal. The US presidential election victory of Donald Trump has raised questions…

Russian stock market is buffeted by Ukraine crisis

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RUSSIA

The downturn reduced the market capitalisation of Russian blue-chip companies. High volatility in the financial markets disrupted the government's borrowing schedule and prompted…

Morocco challenges Algeria’s Gulf neutrality policies

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ALGERIA

Algeria's policy towards the Gulf.

Myanmar will attract Asian more than Western investors

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MYANMAR

Investor confidence in Myanmar.