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Australia is moving to tighten the screws on the world’s biggest tech companies, unveiling draft laws that would tax Meta, Google and TikTok unless they voluntarily reach payment agreements with local news publishers. The proposal lands as traditional media organisations worldwide fight to stay afloat while audiences increasingly turn to social media for headlines, updates and breaking news. Canberra’s position is straightforward: if major digital platforms share articles that help draw users to their services, local…

However, in a deep economic crisis, Angola needs new money to revive its economic machine. The authorities have therefore decided to privatize the diamond and oil sectors, two flagships in its economy. Privatizations should take place by the end of 2021, according to Finance Minister Vera Daves Da Souza, who made it clear she…