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S. Sudan’s path to economic stability: Structural reforms and infrastructure investment hold key
By Kitab Unango, SSMJ Juba, Thursday (October 3, 2024) - South Sudan stands at a crossroads in its economic journey, grappling with longstanding governance challenges and the ripple effects of regional crises . However, amid these difficulties, the government is pushing forward with critical structural reforms and investment plans aimed at stabilizing the economy. These efforts, as highlighted by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) during its recent mission to South Sudan, will be pivotal in f
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Gas may dash Big Oil's Namibian dreams
By Reuters Cape Town, Friday (November 8, 2024) - International companies and the government of Namibia had high hopes only months ago they could quickly cash in on offshore discoveries and turn the country they saw as the world's last frontier of untapped oil into a prolific producer. They have since hit a major complication: an unexpectedly high percentage of gas in the fields, meaning they need to install additional infrastructure. That will slow development and may make projects unprofitable
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Strategic trade corridors: CAR and East Africa plan for a prosperous future
By Kitab Unango October 16, 2024: The Central African Republic (CAR) is positioning itself as a key player in the regional trade landscape of East Africa , with new initiatives aimed at strengthening economic ties and infrastructure connectivity. During Uganda’s recent Independence Day celebrations, President Yoweri Museveni emphasized the importance of collaboration between CAR and its East African neighbors, focusing on the development of strategic road networks that could unlock signifi