Middle East / Africa
Demand for Congo’s minerals may spur more regulation
Existing disclosure regulations on metals deemed to be conflict minerals have not reduced conflict in Congo
Prospects for the global economy in 2025
Soft but solid trade, cautious monetary easing, gradually slowing services and fading fiscal power underpin the outlook
Bretton Woods institutions may face African backlash
The World Bank and especially the IMF have gained renewed prominence in addressing Africa's macro-economic imbalances
A new Iraqi Kurdish cabinet will take time to emerge
Elections took place recently in the Kurdistan Region in Iraq
IraqFlawed election may reshape Mozambique’s politics
The ruling party has registered a stunning electoral victory in polls that have been widely denounced as deeply flawed
MozambiqueIsrael's government aims to manage the fiscal deficit
The war continues to strain government finances amid high inflation and a weakening investment climate
IsraelBRICS unlikely to offer Russia extra support
The annual BRICS summit held in Russia last week delivered few meaningful initiatives
RussiaA long war will strain Lebanon’s sectarian balance
The war is driving efforts by some, especially Christian leaders, to reshape Hezbollah's role in domestic politics
LebanonGrowth in the Gulf states' fintech sector will rebound
Growth in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) fintech sector has slowed in line with global investment
Gulf states
