Middle East / Africa
Syria's economic woes are unlikely to subside soon
Political and security dynamics continue to weigh on donor calculus, limiting prospects for major aid and investments
African states' share in mining sector will grow
The power balance between metals miners and states is shifting in favour of the latter as states seek better deals
Imamoglu’s arrest will leave Turkey reeling
The jailing of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu has sparked the largest anti-government protests in more than a decade
Timid Kenya budget policy will complicate IMF talks
The government is slowing the pace of fiscal consolidation amid fears of a popular backlash against any new taxes
KenyaCapital inflows to the Gulf states are set to slow
Net debt and equity capital inflows to the Gulf Cooperation Council states were strong in 2024
Gulf statesA new Syrian government is no guarantee of stability
Damascus continues to struggle with pockets of resistance and violence
SyriaNigeria's Rivers State crisis could fuel unrest
President Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in the oil-rich Rivers State, suspending its governor and legislature
NigeriaUnited Arab Emirates-Ukraine ties will strengthen
The United Arab Emirates is aiming to build commercial ties with Ukraine as part of its international partnership policy
United Arab EmiratesEnvironmental disaster exposes Zambia’s regulatory gap
The wide dispersal of waste from a tailings breach could have serious negative consequences for years to come
Zambia
