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August 15, 2018

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan meets with Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani in Ankara, Turkey on Aug. 15, 2018.

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan meets with Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani in Ankara, Turkey on Aug. 15, 2018.

Qatar pledges $15-billion to Turkey as lira rallies, but U.S. refuses to lift tariffs

August 13, 2018

A man waits to change his U.S. dollars for Turkish liras inside a currency exchange shop in Ankara, Turkey, Friday, Aug. 10, 2018.

A man waits to change his U.S. dollars for Turkish liras inside a currency exchange shop in Ankara, Turkey, Friday, Aug. 10, 2018.

Turkish lira pulls back from record low, markets rattled

August 9, 2018

Saudi Energy Minister Khalid al-Falih, right, says Saudi Arabia has a 'firm and long-standing policy' that petroleum supplies are not influenced by political considerations.

Saudi Energy Minister Khalid al-Falih, right, says Saudi Arabia has a 'firm and long-standing policy' that petroleum supplies are not influenced by political considerations.

Saudi Arabia reassures Canada on oil supplies in row over jailed activists

August 7, 2018

Tara Giles operates a combine as she harvests wheat on a 160-acre field located south of High River, Alta., on Sept. 28, 2013.

Tara Giles operates a combine as she harvests wheat on a 160-acre field located south of High River, Alta., on Sept. 28, 2013.

Saudi Arabia agency stops buying Canadian wheat, barley

July 25, 2018

A building believed to be the new offices of Amazon.com nears completion in Cape Town, South Africa July 8, 2018. Picture taken July 8, 2018. REUTERS/Mike Hutchings

A building believed to be the new offices of Amazon.com nears completion in Cape Town, South Africa July 8, 2018. Picture taken July 8, 2018. REUTERS/Mike Hutchings

Amazon expands in Cape Town, stepping up cloud rivalry with Microsoft

July 24, 2018

The head office of SNC-Lavalin photographed on Feb. 19, 2015 in Montreal.

The head office of SNC-Lavalin photographed on Feb. 19, 2015 in Montreal.

SNC-Lavalin wins $90-million contract to build electric substations in Dubai

July 24, 2018

A gas flare on an oil production platform in the Soroush oil fields is seen alongside an Iranian flag in the Persian Gulf, in this file photo.

A gas flare on an oil production platform in the Soroush oil fields is seen alongside an Iranian flag in the Persian Gulf, in this file photo.

Iran says will respond in kind if U.S. tries to block oil exports

July 23, 2018

A Potash Corp. supervisor examines potash inside a storage facility near Saskatoon in 2013.

A Potash Corp. supervisor examines potash inside a storage facility near Saskatoon in 2013.

Nutrien selling stake in Arab Potash to China’s SDIC for US$502-million

July 19, 2018

African leaders pose for a group photograph as they met in March to sign a free-trade deal that would create a liberalized market for goods and services across the continent.

African leaders pose for a group photograph as they met in March to sign a free-trade deal that would create a liberalized market for goods and services across the continent.

African free-trade zone could create opportunities for Canadian exporters

July 15, 2018

U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady, Melania Trump arrive aboard Air Force One at Helsinki International Airport on July 15, 2018 in Helsinki, Finland.

U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady, Melania Trump arrive aboard Air Force One at Helsinki International Airport on July 15, 2018 in Helsinki, Finland.

Dipping into emergency oil reserves would be a mistake for U.S., Iranian official warns Trump

July 12, 2018

An Iranian national flag flies from a flagpole in a residential district of Tehran, Iran.

An Iranian national flag flies from a flagpole in a residential district of Tehran, Iran.

U.S. disrupts Iran finance operation in UAE to squeeze Tehran

July 9, 2018

Duduzane Zuma, son of former South African president Jacob Zuma, leaves the court, where he faced corruption charges before being released on bail on July 9, 2018 in Johannesburg.

Duduzane Zuma, son of former South African president Jacob Zuma, leaves the court, where he faced corruption charges before being released on bail on July 9, 2018 in Johannesburg.

McKinsey apologizes for ‘mistakes,’ calls for probe of Gupta-linked partner in South African rail deal

June 7, 2018

The offices of SNC Lavalin are seen in Montreal on Monday, March 26, 2012.

The offices of SNC Lavalin are seen in Montreal on Monday, March 26, 2012.

SNC-Lavalin gets contract for $1.9-billion chemical plant in Oman

May 25, 2018

Branch app, an online financial micro lending platform is seen on a mobile phone in this photo illustration taken May 23, 2018..

Branch app, an online financial micro lending platform is seen on a mobile phone in this photo illustration taken May 23, 2018..

Kenya moves to regulate fintech-fuelled lending craze

May 25, 2018

Aramco IPO Is ‘most likely’ in 2019: Saudi oil minister

May 23, 2018

Youths take turns smoking marijuana in a park in Harare, Zimbabwe.

Youths take turns smoking marijuana in a park in Harare, Zimbabwe.

A budding opportunity: Canada’s cannabis industry looks to Africa for export deals

May 16, 2018

Total threatens to quit Iran gas project if it cannot secure waiver from U.S. sanctions

May 14, 2018

This handout photo from Africa Barrick Gold shows the Tulawaka mine in northwest Tanzania.

This handout photo from Africa Barrick Gold shows the Tulawaka mine in northwest Tanzania.

Barrick, Glencore expect to get licence for Tanzanian project

May 9, 2018

A view of the Iranian capital Tehran and its Milad Tower on May 9, 2018.

A view of the Iranian capital Tehran and its Milad Tower on May 9, 2018.

Companies that rushed into Iran now prepare to rush back out

May 6, 2018

Ameen Rizq, a Future movement candidate for the Lebanese parliamentary elections, gives an interview for his campaign aired on Future TV in Beirut on April 11, 2018.

Ameen Rizq, a Future movement candidate for the Lebanese parliamentary elections, gives an interview for his campaign aired on Future TV in Beirut on April 11, 2018.

Lebanese broadcasters charge candidates for big election payday

May 2, 2018

A worker cuts through steel at the Southern African Shipyards in Durban, South Africa on March 29, 2018.

A worker cuts through steel at the Southern African Shipyards in Durban, South Africa on March 29, 2018.

Trump’s tariffs put thousands of steel-sector jobs at risk in South Africa

April 29, 2018

Saudi Oil Minister and chairman of Saudi Aramco Khalid al-Falih arrives at the British Prime Minister's residence on Downing Street in London ahead of a meeting between Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman and Theresa May on March 7, 2018.

Saudi Oil Minister and chairman of Saudi Aramco Khalid al-Falih arrives at the British Prime Minister's residence on Downing Street in London ahead of a meeting between Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman and Theresa May on March 7, 2018.

Audit finds Saudi Aramco oil reserves higher than reported, sources say

April 19, 2018

Mine workers are shown in a handout photo from Acacia Mining.

Mine workers are shown in a handout photo from Acacia Mining.

Barrick Gold’s Acacia unit sees profit slump after Tanzania tax row

April 18, 2018

Saudi Arabia hopes to see oil rise as high as $100 a barrel: sources

April 18, 2018

The SNC-Lavalin offices in downtown Montreal.

The SNC-Lavalin offices in downtown Montreal.

SNC-Lavalin wins ‘multimillion’ dollar Saudi Aramco contract

March 28, 2018

SoftBank Vision Fund, Saudi Arabia to create world’s biggest solar power firm

March 8, 2018

Ivanhoe is developing the huge Kamoa-Kakula copper project in Congo.

Ivanhoe is developing the huge Kamoa-Kakula copper project in Congo.

Mining executives fail to halt controversial Congo tax law

February 25, 2018

Mine workers in Shishen, South Africa. (2011 File)

Mine workers in Shishen, South Africa. (2011 File)

South Africa, Zimbabwe look for mining revival under new leaders

January 28, 2018

Eight years after its opening, Gautrain attracts about 64,000 passengers every weekday. It is now considering bids for a contract to increase its rolling stock by 50 per cent.

Eight years after its opening, Gautrain attracts about 64,000 passengers every weekday. It is now considering bids for a contract to increase its rolling stock by 50 per cent.

Bombardier on fast track for South African rail expansion

January 19, 2018

Some tourism operators are humorously exploiting U.S. President Donald Trumps insults last week during a meeting in Washington to promote Africa’s many attractions.

Some tourism operators are humorously exploiting U.S. President Donald Trumps insults last week during a meeting in Washington to promote Africa’s many attractions.

Trump’s Africa insult morphs into tourism campaigns

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