Spotlight SUDAN Issue dated 14/01/2014

Bechir tightens his grip on oil

Sudanese president Omar El Bechir has made sweeping changes in high government spheres by naming a clutch of new ministers and advisers. The new line-up will have a major impact on management of the oil industry which remains the country’s [...] (691 words)

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