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Politics will undermine international nuclear body

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INTERNATIONAL

The NSG was created following India's 1974 nuclear test to prevent the spread of sensitive nuclear technology and material to non-signatories of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation…

G20 framework promises to ease Africa’s debt woes

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AFRICA

Chinese creditors now look set to waive debt payments due between May 2020 and June 2021, when the G20's Debt Service Suspension Initiative (DSSI) currently expires, although…

NGO concessions offer no real respite for Afghan women

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AFGHANISTAN

The ban on female employment threatens to end the operations of the foreign-funded NGOs that provide a large proportion of healthcare services, though partial exemptions may be…

CAR national dialogue anchors fragile stability hopes

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CAR

However, the Coalition of Patriots for Change (CPC) rebellion remains active, while key opposition figures have been targeted with legal pressures.

Zambia faces default despite bondholders’ reprieve

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ZAMBIA

However, rather than reject Lusaka's proposal, a group of creditors abstained from the vote, forcing an adjournment until November 13. That date coincides with the end of Zambia’s…

Ethiopia’s conflict clouds the economic outlook

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ETHIOPIA

Both are desperately needed, as G20 debt service relief will soon expire, and as the conflict in northern Ethiopia increasingly strains the economy and the government’s finances.

Chadian president’s peace agenda faces obstacles

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CHAD

Qatar’s upgraded role, as demanded by rebel groups, came almost two weeks after the suspension of the start of the peace talks. Negotiations to end the rebellion are meant to…

Pacific island states will drive climate advocacy

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PACIFIC

The reaction of Pacific island states to Paris climate agreement.

Election outlook becomes more uncertain in Venezuela

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VENEZUELA

The ruling United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) is confident it can demonstrate activities justifying her exclusion from public life. It does not see the ruling as violating…

UK trade policy will now be more considered

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UNITED KINGDOM

Sunak prefers a more considered approach to free trade agreements (FTAs), placing greater emphasis than his predecessors on optimising the terms rather than securing swift deals…