Middle East / Africa
Uranium supply will not meet demand
Uranium demand is at its highest in more than a decade and data centres are set to add to this
InternationalGulen will likely leave a lasting mark on Turkey
The death of Fethullah Gulen serves as a bookend for a turbulent period in Turkish politics
TurkeyLimited road safety progress is likely in West Africa
Road traffic accidents are a major cause of death in West Africa and have increased since 2010
West AfricaTech innovation waves raise chances and challenges
Considering the tech innovation waves that have occurred over centuries can aid preparations for the AI wave underway
InternationalDemand for Congo’s minerals may spur more regulation
Existing disclosure regulations on metals deemed to be conflict minerals have not reduced conflict in Congo
Congo-KinshasaProspects for the global economy in 2025
Soft but solid trade, cautious monetary easing, gradually slowing services and fading fiscal power underpin the outlook
InternationalBretton Woods institutions may face African backlash
The World Bank and especially the IMF have gained renewed prominence in addressing Africa's macro-economic imbalances
AfricaA new Iraqi Kurdish cabinet will take time to emerge
Elections took place recently in the Kurdistan Region in Iraq
Iraq