Middle East / Africa
Flawed 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 statesBiya's frail health may pose Cameroon stability risk
Concerns over President Paul Biya's health have fed public speculation over his longevity and the political future
CameroonAlgeria will dismiss EU complaints about market access
The government's policies aim at boosting domestic production, but they are also raising difficulties with the EU
AlgeriaZambia faces political interference in the judiciary
The government is pressuring the courts to ban the former president from running for election again
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