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Bongo and oil minister Massassa poised for action in Maurel & Prom arbitration

Not all is well at Pertamina's local subsidiary Maurel & Prom Gabon, which has faced high staff turnover, in-house quarrels and financial setbacks. [...] (703 words)

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