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Post-republic Barbados election boosts Mottley for now
Prime Minister Mia Mottley's party won all 30 parliamentary seats in polls two months after Barbados became a republic
Climate change could intensify Sahel conflicts
Climate change effects such as higher temperatures, more rainfall and extreme weather events may set off cascading risks
Sierra Leone ruling party looks to weaken opposition
The ruling SLPP party has designated President Bio as its flagbearer for the 2023 election
Nigeria finance bill will modestly increase revenue
President Buhari on December 31 signed a new finance bill into law which aims to increase government tax revenue
NigeriaChile constitutional convention may struggle to agree
Proposals for constitutional reform will come before the convention's plenary in February
LA/CMexico oil sector plans look highly optimistic
The government hopes to reduce petrol imports dramatically and boost domestic refining
LA/CMali's transition to elections will be prolonged
Regional organisation ECOWAS is set to hold a summit on Mali's transition back to democracy
MaliOmicron variant threatens Caribbean tourism recovery
The Omicron COVID-19 variant threatens to stifle the Caribbean’s tourism high season and cripple the economic recovery
CaribbeanSuriname and Guyana face oil-driven climate challenges
Guyana and Suriname are increasingly dependent on oil development for economic growth
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