Curbing illegal gold mining and trading is challenging

Government attempts to crack down on illegal gold mining and trading may slow, but not stop, the growth of the sector

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Economic improvements in Mali will be too slow

Exports are rising on the back of greater gold and cotton production

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Cross-border smuggling throughout the Sahel provides a livelihood for border communities

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The government faces enormous challenges in righting the struggling economy

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The gold price has surged over the last twelve months and the market is likely to hold onto its gains

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Interest is growing in Amman to expand and diversify the country’s mining sector away from its historical core areas

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Opposition disarray and a modicum of economic stabilisation are again helping President Maduro to remain in power

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Despite a nominal transition to civilian-led rule, the military still wields considerable power behind the scenes

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Economic reform is a key priority, but faces a range of structural, technical and political challenges

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A reformist government is committed to breaking with years of maladministration but must also tidy up the mess

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