Middle East / Africa
South Africa may oppose world’s largest mining deal
Australian mining giant BHP would likely sell off mines in Southern Africa if it absorbed Anglo American
South AfricaGulf legislatures will fail to boost their authority
With the exception of Kuwait, parliaments and advisory councils in the Gulf states have extremely limited mandates
Gulf statesGhana anti-LGBTQ+ bill poses a dilemma for Akufo-Addo
Ghana has passed extremely harsh legislation targeting LGBTQ+ people and communities
GhanaKenya’s new budget targets significantly lower deficit
The government is doubling down on its fiscal consolidation efforts with ambitious plans to boost taxes and cut spending
KenyaClimate needs and debt to hit lower-income states hard
Higher US rates for longer risk increasing debt interest costs for developing states and lowering climate spending
InternationalIraqi Kurds’ economic trap will drive instability
Rising financial and legal pressure from Baghdad is further undermining the Kurdistan region’s autonomy
IraqWest African junta integration goals face hurdles
The Alliance of Sahel States of regional juntas is looking to deepen political, economic and military integration
West AfricaTech advances should eventually spark a platinum rally
Technological breakthroughs will eventually lift demand for platinum, raising prices amid frequent supply disruptions
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