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South Africa gas discovery could revive energy sector

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SOUTH AFRICA

Total in February announced the “significant” new Brulpadda discovery in the Outeniqua Basin, which is estimated to include potentially 1 billion barrels of global resources, gas…

Fresh Iraqi elections are likely

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IRAQ

Sadr has demonstrated that forming a new government is unlikely to be possible without his tacit approval, and that such approval will not be forthcoming until after the systemic…

Argentine immigration reform targets crime concerns

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ARGENTINA

The administration of President Mauricio Macri is pushing the changes for the stated purpose of fighting crime and drug trafficking.

Lebanon’s new labour unionism could affect May polls

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LEBANON

The GCLW is the traditional umbrella organisation for Lebanese trade unions, but has long been seen as too close to the political authorities. It has been increasingly outflanked…

Brazil elections cast doubt on Correios privatisation

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BRAZIL

Since taking office, President Jair Bolsonaro has pledged a series of privatisations but with few advances to date. Finance Minister Paulo Guedes has recently stressed that the…

Myanmar civil service reform risks a two-tiered system

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MYANMAR

Outlook for civil service reform in Myanmar.

Health reform could bring down Finland’s government

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FINLAND

Healthcare reform in Finland.

Pension reform boosts credibility of Taiwan government

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TAIWAN

Public sector pension reform in Taiwan.

Kenya's new banking law may spur consolidation

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KENYA

Concerns over the implications of a new Banking Amendment Act on the sector's profitability have precipitated falls in Kenyan banking stocks. Nevertheless, improved lender…

Canadian budget has election aspects

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CANADA

Freeland acknowledged that a rising deficit following escalated public expenditure during the pandemic means an emphasis on fiscal restraint, but she was still able to raise…