Middle East / Africa

  • Jul 10
  • 7 min read

Turkey’s space programme may prove too ambitious

The launch of the first domestically produced telecommunications satellite highlights Ankara’s growing space ambitions

Turkey
  • Jul 10
  • 7 min read

Party fractures will shape Sierra Leone reforms

Recommendations on electoral reform have been delivered to President Julius Maada Bio

Sierra Leone
  • Jul 9
  • 7 min read

Kenya’s president and protesters face reform challenge

The nation stands at a crossroads moment after an unprecedented wave of mass protests

Kenya
  • Jul 9
  • 7 min read

Oman will lead Middle East in green hydrogen progress

Rapidly draining hydrocarbon reserves are pushing Oman's green hydrocarbon strategy

Oman
  • Jul 8
  • 7 min read

Iraq will slowly raise domestic gas supply

Flared gas capture projects are accelerating, but upstream gas development is not attracting major investor interest

Iraq
  • Jul 5
  • 6 min read

Tunisia president will run against little opposition

Tunisia will hold presidential elections on October 6

Tunisia
  • Jul 5
  • 7 min read

Mauritania's election results will boost status quo

President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani has won re-election in Mauritania

Mauritania
  • Jul 4
  • 7 min read

ANC dominance poses risks to South Africa government

The new government appears more reform-minded but sees the ANC retain control of most key ministries

South Africa