East Africa

China has appointed a new special envoy to spearhead its diplomacy in the Horn of Africa

Complex crises cloud both the short-term and long-term outlook for the region

Turbulence in domestic politics across the region is producing major shifts in regional geopolitics

Emirati decision-makers are pragmatically rebalancing political, economic and security interests

As vaccination campaigns begin, optimism is tempered by uncertainties over implementation

Tramadol misuse is rising in much of the developing world, prompting calls for international action by impacted states.

Political crises cloud the picture across the region for the coming year

Regional countries differ markedly on key metrics related to the ease of doing business