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ANGOLA Issue dated 14/03/2017

Under pressure Sonangol offers tax concessions

In the face of threats from the majors to reduce investment in response to ongoing tax disputes, Sonangol has opened secret negotiations with them. We investigate. [...] (309 words)

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