I still dont understand why they have to suspend the court case? Surely they could still keep it going incase negotiations fall through like they did in July. Same things happening again.
As much as I want our day in court and a final award for damages, it could be problematic for selling our interests to the Americans. I'm not an expert on the subject but I do know that it's illegal for American businesses and citizens to do business with foreign entities that have been sanctioned.
Hopefully I have the correct terminology here, as stated I am not an expert.
Our case involves substantial corruption by several congolese actors. Those we sell our interests to will need to do business with these individuals. I speculate this may not be possible or will at least be more difficult if we follow through to a final hearing and an award.
Our legal team will have advised the best path forward. This step may be a way to keep the floor open to the Americans, increasing both the number of bidders and the value of (by reducing complications associated with) what we are offering to sell.