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South African Investment Conference: A new Chapter creating shared socio economic pathways
Authors: Kirtan Bhana and Srimal Fernando
In the space of about two decades South Africa's economy showed a very robust and consistent growth, although serious...
The Khashoggi crisis: (Re)Shaping US politics as well as relations with Saudi Arabia
The killers of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi may have gotten more than they bargained for.
The killing has sparked multiple battles that are likely in...
The outermost regions and the EU: A renewed and strengthened partnership, one year on
On the occasion of the annual conference of the outermost regions, these nine territories located thousands of kilometres from the European continent, Jean-Claude Juncker, President...
Continue reforms to make growth work for all in Spain
Spain has made a successful economic recovery, underpinned by strong employment growth, gains in competitiveness and favourable external and financial conditions. The current economic...
FATF member countries: The very center of money laundering
While Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif asks for joining FATF (The Financial Action Task Force on Money Laundering), it is obvious that the...
Russia, Africa and Trade Statistics
On Nov 19, when officials from the State Duma, Russia’s lower house of legislators, interacted with African diplomats during a preparatory meeting towards holding...
Chinese consulate attack puts Pakistan between a rock and a hard place
Two attacks in Pakistan, including a brazen assault on the Chinese consulate in Karachi, are likely to complicate prime minister Imran Khan’s efforts to...
Japan faces titanic struggle to balance Chinese dominance in Africa
Earlier this month it emerged that Japanese officials are planning to upgrade the country’s only foreign military base, in Djibouti. The news might come...
CPEC: Focus of the Imran Khan’s visit to China
Although the Prime Minister Imran Khan’s visit to China was a routine matter, which is common between the two countries. Such high level visits...
Uganda’s Economy Expected to Grow at 6% and Above
The Ugandan economy rebounded strongly to 6.1% in FY17/18, up from 3.9% the previous year, and the country’s positive growth is expected to continue,...