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China
26 April 2019

Political turbulence in Guinea-Bissau and São Tomé and Príncipe feeds on Chinese deals
Domestic politics in Guinea-Bissau and São Tome and Principe has become more turbulent in the last few years. With new governments in both countries, tension has increased significantly over the last few months and, in unusual fashion, deals with China have been used as a weapon.
China
24 April 2019

Ho Iat Seng almost certain to be next Chief Executive of Macau
The Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPC) in Beijing approve a request by Macau Legislative Assembly (AL) President Ho Iat Seng to resign from the nation’s top legislature clearing the way for his bid for chief executive of the Macau Special Administrative Region (MSAR).
Brazil
23 April 2019

Testing times for Brazilian ports
Jair Bolsonaro has been president of Brazil for less than four months but his promises on transport sector deregulation are already under pressure.
Macao
16 April 2019

More Secretaries needed in Macau government to keep up with GBA strategy
 With Macau nearing the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Macau Special Administrative Region (MSAR) at the end of this year – 20 years after Macau’s administration was returned by Portugal to China – there is a growing number of voices who have been calling for changes in the government structure at high level
Mozambique
15 April 2019

Renewed attacks in Cabo Delgado
Recent attacks in northern Mozambique suggest that the capture and prosecution of alleged militants in the region last year has failed to solve the problem. Workers related to the emerging liquefied natural gas [LNG] industry have been attacked for the first time and foreign investors are concerned about the violence, while human rights NGOs are worried about the tactics they have employed.
Angola
10 April 2019

Seven factories to be sold at the launch of Angola´s privatization program
 Banks, stakes in oil wells and  agricultural farms, among others, are to be sold under Angola´s upcoming privatization program.
Brazil
03 April 2019

Should Brazil face towards Washington or Beijing?

There has been a lot of discussion whether Brazil will have to choose between China and the U.S. as its main trading partner. Yet despite Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro’s praise of his U.S. counterpart and anti-Chinese rhetoric in the run-up to his election victory, Brazil’s thirst for foreign investment and increased trade is likely to see Brasilia maintain its economic ties with Beijing.

Before coming to power, Bolsonaro campaigned

Mozambique
02 April 2019

Mozambique’s window on the world
While new coal and LNG port terminals in the northern half of Mozambique attract most international attention, the port of Maputo continues to grow rapidly. The more northerly projects are designed to handle domestic exports but, in contrast, Maputo has managed to regain its historic role as an important entrepôt for South African trade.
Angola
27 March 2019

Angola counting on Asian energy players for new oil exploration licensing rounds
Asian players in the energy sector have gained a substantial foothold in Mozambique´s liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects, but they have been less active in Angola´s oil sector. They are, however, expected to be active in Angola´s new oil exploration licensing rounds, to be launched in the coming months.
Angola
21 March 2019

A “shocking” report in Angola could lead to State control of private groups
The long awaited report about assets whose acquisition was supported by financing and guarantees from the Angolan State is finally completed and, in the words of the country´s president, the level of misappropriation found is “shocking and repugnant”.
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