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May 6, 2010

By EJ Fagan

EJ Fagan is the New Media / Advocacy Coordinator for the Task Force on Financial Integrity & Economic Development in Washington, DC. He holds the same position with Global Financial Integrity.

From bleeding Africa to grabbing the land
The Citizen (Tanzania), May 6, 2010

New Nigerian President Sworn In
The New York Times, May 6, 2010

Nigeria: Case against anti-corruption czar dropped
The Associated Press, May 6, 2010

ANALYSIS: Economic forum’s theme seen as catalyst for East Africa growth
The Citizen (Tanzania), May 6, 2010

New tax is the least of big miners’ worries
The Sydney Morning Herald, May 6, 2010

Greece’s austerity measures
BBC News, May 5, 2010

Swiss banks getting tougher with clients they suspect of tax evasion, it is claimed
Investment International, May 6, 2010

EU Close to Hedge-Fund Deal
Dow Jones Newswires, May 6, 2010

H-P Has Time Until May 28 To Respond To India Charges – Sources
Dow Jones Newswires, May 6, 2010

Arms dealer wanted in India major funder of UK Liberal Democrats
The Times of India, May 6, 2010

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