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JAPAN: Abe struggles to find his footing after emergency declaration

JAPAN: Abe struggles to find his footing after emergency declaration | Speevr

● After declaring a state of emergency in Tokyo and six other prefectures, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s government has struggled to deploy its new emergency powers effectively as it strives to contain Japan’s Covid-19 outbreak. ● The Abe government has been at odds with prefect…   Become a member to read the rest of this […]

GHANA: IMF support secured, but contingent liabilities persist

GHANA: IMF support secured, but contingent liabilities persist | Speevr

On 13 April, the IMF Executive Board approved the disbursement of USD 1bn under the Rapid Credit Facility (RCF), which is by far the largest disbursement from this facility to any country during the Covid-19 crisis so far. The funds will enable the government to address Ghana’s s…   Become a member to read the rest […]

CHINA: Focus on imported infections alienates foreign countries and expatriates

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● China is employing harsh measures to combat a rise in imported Covid-19 infections, which now outnumber local transmissions. ● Diplomats from African countries have issued formal complaints about racist treatment of nationals of African countries in China, but African leaders …   Become a member to read the rest of this article

LATAM PULSE

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This week, in Brazil, a “War Budget” could be readied even as President Jair Bolsonaro’s contrarian approach to Covid-19 continues. In Argentina, a debt restructuring offer could finally be unveiled. in Mexico, the government will continue to celebrate what could end up being a p…   Become a member to read the rest of this article

WEEKLY POLITICAL COMPASS

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Russia has agreed to a significant cut in oil production. African leaders are calling for support with health, economic and debt relief measures. The Chinese leadership appears to be weighing its options for greater economic stimulus. France’s president has further extended the l…   Become a member to read the rest of this article

RUSSIA: Low oil prices and Covid-19 push Moscow to OPEC+ deal

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● The steep drop in global oil prices and the deepening of the Covid-19 crisis at home has forced Russia to accept significant oil production cuts at the latest round of OPEC+ meetings. ● The technical details of the deal and Moscow’s reluctance to comply with the previous OPEC+…   Become a member to read […]