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Buhari returns after 103 days in the UK in a sign of strength
This is an excerpt from from an article in our weekly Nigeria Politics & Security publication. After spending 103 days in the UK receiving medical treatment for an undisclosed ailment, President Muhammadu Buhari returns to the country on the afternoon of 19...
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First major labour strike could herald further unrest
This is an excerpt from an article in our weekly Egypt Politics & Security publication. Egypt Politics & Security has long warned that a labour strike would be a sign of social strife and — for the first time in some years — there is a major labour strike in a...
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Uhuru Kenyatta declared winner of Kenya’s presidential election
It was announced on 11 August — in front of politicians, journalists and diplomats at the Bomas of Kenya, in Langata — that Uhuru Kenyatta of the ruling Jubilee Party (JP) was the declared winner of Kenya’s presidential election. The initial results given by the...
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Washington finally steps up to the plate on Libya
In recent weeks Washington, US, has become more involved in supporting Libya’s political dialogue processes. US Ambassador to Libya, Peter Bodde, is now taking the lead on these efforts in a way he had not in the past, which is mainly due to the January 2017...
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Saharawi government opposes Kosmos listing on LSE
This is an excerpt about Kosmos Energy is from an article in our monthly Sahara Focus publication. The government of the Saharawi Republic (the SADR) issued a communiqué on 16 August in response to the recently expressed plans of the Dallas-based Kosmos Energy to...
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China–Arab relations
This article is taken from the August edition of our monthly China Strategic Brief publication, produced in association with our partners China Policy. See below for more details on how to download this edition for free or receive the past editions of this...
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Press Release: Basra Oil, Gas & Infrastructure Summit
Key figures of the Iraqi Government and Ministries have confirmed their attendance at the annual Basra Oil, Gas & Infrastructure Summit due to take place on 30-31 October in Beirut, to highlight the current investment projects available in Basra’s multiple...
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Federal Government focuses on cost reduction in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector
This is an excerpt from an article in our weekly Nigeria Politics & Security publication. The Federal Government (FG) is now focused on reducing oil production costs by paying greater scrutiny to them. Sources in the Ministry of Petroleum have informed Nigeria...
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Rebuilding Mosul
This is an excerpt from an article in our fortnightly Iraq & Kurdistan Focus publication. Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi needs to start the huge task of rebuilding Mosul because whole areas of the city were destroyed in the fighting. Some Iraqis are comparing...
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Press Release – Roger Cabrera Hired as Deputy CEO
Menas Associates — a consultancy firm focused on strategic and political risk across the emerging markets — has appointed Roger Cabrera as Deputy CEO. He joins the global Menas Team at the London offices. Roger has previously held positions with PwC Corporate...
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