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Disney and DirecTV Settle Contract Dispute, Restoring Access to ESPN and ABC

7 months ago

Disney and satellite television provider DirecTV have reached an agreement to resolve a long-standing contract dispute that led to the shutdown of ESPN and ABC channels for millions of DirecTV subscribers. The issues began when the two sides failed to agree on new terms for their partnership, forcing Disney to temporarily take its channels offline for DirecTV. This created significant inconvenience for viewers who were deprived of access to popular content, particularly sports events on ESPN.

Brazil Kicks Off Third Quarter with Drop in Industrial Output

7 months ago

The economic situation in Brazil continues to raise concerns as a significant decline in industrial output was recorded at the beginning of September. According to recent data, industrial activity fell by 0.7% in July 2024 compared to the previous month. This downturn is attributed to several factors, including worsening external economic conditions and internal challenges facing the sector.

Congo Cancels $1.2 Billion ID System Contract After Costs Spiral

7 months ago

The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo has made the decision to cancel its contract with a consortium led by Amdocs for the creation of a national identification system. Initially priced at $1.2 billion, the costs of the project have significantly increased during its implementation, prompting the authorities to take this step. The contract, signed in 2019, was aimed at enhancing government efficiency and increasing security in the country.

Senegal Establishes Commission to Scrutinize Oil and Gas Contracts

8 months ago

Senegal has announced the establishment of a special commission tasked with the thorough analysis and auditing of contracts related to the country’s oil and gas resources. This decision comes amid growing concerns from both local populations and international observers regarding the management of natural resources and the transparency of investment deals.