In recent years, Saudi Arabia has witnessed substantial growth in the production of primary, midstream, and downstream mineral and metals products catering to both local and export markets. Currently, as a part of the...more
The Situation: Cameroon has announced a bidding process pertaining to licensing rights for oil and gas blocks located in the Rio del Rey and Douala/Kribi-Campo Basins.
The Development: The oil and gas rights include a...more
The Treachery of Images -
Most people are familiar with the famous painting by René Magritte called "The Treachery of Images" (1928). The picture shows a pipe and below it the caption "This is not a pipe."
In Africa,...more
12/19/2017
/ Acquisitions ,
Africa ,
Banking Sector ,
Competition ,
Economic Development ,
Energy Sector ,
Foreign Investment ,
Global Economy ,
Infrastructure ,
International Finance ,
Mergers ,
Oil & Gas ,
Popular ,
Public Projects ,
Telecommunications ,
Television Broadcast Stations
The Situation: In November 2017, Robert Mugabe, the only leader Zimbabwe had known in 37 years, was ousted from power.
The Development: Will this change in leadership usher in a new era of good governance and economic...more
12/8/2017
/ Africa ,
Agricultural Sector ,
Arbitration Awards ,
Bilateral Investment Treaties ,
Dispute Resolution ,
Energy Sector ,
Exports ,
Foreign Investment ,
International Arbitration ,
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) ,
Transparency ,
World Bank ,
Zimbabwe