Ukraine's law satisfies EU but oligarchs will survive

New rules on political involvement will limit rather than end the influence of wealthy business owners

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Uganda will try to refocus its gold sector

After various scandals, the government appears more serious about reform -- and expansion -- of its domestic gold sector

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The French president has arrived in Algeria for a three-day visit with a large delegation

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Many external observers fear Laos is on the brink of a sovereign debt default

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A protracted dispute over a major cobalt mine has serious implications for mining investors and global cobalt markets

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China has released new security screening rules for data being exported across its borders

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Pyongyang has officially recognised the self-styled People’s Republics of Donetsk and Luhansk

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Three days of fighting between Israel and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad group ended with an Egyptian-brokered ceasefire

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Russian oil exports have not fallen as much as some expected, but then the EU ban has not taken effect yet

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The United Arab Emirates has successfully put a probe in orbit around Mars and plans to land a rover on the moon

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