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Iran’s hopes of swift economic recovery will be dashed

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IRAN

His government is in an impasse with the conservative parliament over the draft budget for the new fiscal year beginning on March 21. Rouhani needs the US sanctions to be lifted…

Somali coalition will fight to unseat the president

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SOMALIA

The allegation is just the latest political clash between the FNP and FGS, and dents hopes that a November 20 meeting between President Mohammed Abdullahi ‘Farmajo’ and FNP…

Rwandan agriculture strategy unlikely to be replicated

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RWANDA

Rwandan agricultural interventions.

Prospects for China in 2021

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PROSPECTS 2021

The internal cycles of China’s governance systems will nonetheless force its leaders to formulate long-term plans and visions that will guide policymaking for years and in some…

UK elections could be damaging for the Labour Party

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UNITED KINGDOM

The elections represent the first serious test of public confidence for the two main parties since the 2019 general election. It will also be the first major test for Labour…

UK investment in Africa will lag international rivals

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UK/AFRICA

UK-Africa trade, investment.

Murky roots of targeted killings add to Afghan unease

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AFGHANISTAN

Targets of the wave of assassinations include civil activists and journalists. Assigning responsibility is difficult: it is unclear whether the attacks involve the Taliban alone…

INDCs will drive global climate finance growth

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INTERNATIONAL

In preparation, 146 countries submitted climate action plans that are ambitious enough to allow limiting global warning below 2 degrees Celsius. The 'Intended Nationally…

Tourism will rise rapidly as an engine of Asian growth

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ASIA

Inbound and outbound Asian tourism has exploded over the last 20 years, especially in East and South East Asia. However, the sector faces challenges.

Tanzania’s extractive sector faces mixed prospects

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TANZANIA

Renewed momentum for these projects is being viewed positively by investors, many of whom are still struggling with the slow bureaucracy and resource nationalism of President John…