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Aug 2018
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DP World's row with Djibouti will have f...

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DP World is asserting the validity of a London arbitration court ruling in its favour against the government of Djibouti over the seizure of the Doraleh container terminal. This is a row that will have far-reaching consequences for investment in Africa and confidence in DP World's vision. Hosts Mustafa Alrawi and Chris Nelson discuss this and more in this w ... Show More
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