Middle East / Africa
Ankara eyes greater role in Africa
Turkey is stepping up its efforts to reach out to African states as Western influence on the continent wanes
TurkeySenegal media fight may threaten press freedoms
Senegal's media have staged a 'day without the press' in protest of excessive tax burdens
SenegalCBDC usage will increase in Middle East & North Africa
The Gulf Cooperation Council states lead the way in the adoption of CBDCs in the Middle East and North Africa
Middle EastSatisfaction with democracy may decline in Africa
The Afrobarometer polling network has released a new report detailing insights on democratic trends in Africa
AfricaMorocco will consolidate its grip on Western Sahara
Rabat is conducting an aggressive diplomatic campaign to win recognition of its sovereignty over Western Sahara
MoroccoRussia’s African Corps will remain engaged in Mali
Russian forces from the African Corps suffered significant losses during an ambush in Mali in late July
RussiaZambia border closure imperils Congo’s copper exports
The rapid escalation of a trade dispute between Congo and Zambia underscores risks to Congo’s minerals exports
Congo-KinshasaAlgeria’s president raises his standing with the army
A decree enabling officers to take on public-sector roles strengthens the army's position vis-a-vis the government
Algeria
