Middle East / Africa
Iraq's census skirts over the disputed territories
The government has moved forward with holding a nationwide census
Tensions and technical gaps cloud Somali poll outlook
The president is pressing ahead with electoral reform plans despite political opposition and technical challenges
ICC warrants will raise scrutiny of Israeli Gaza plans
Israelis across the political spectrum rejected the ICC's issuance of arrest warrants against the country's premier
IsraelIran’s nuclear talks will face high levels of distrust
Iran called a resolution condemning its lack of cooperation with the IAEA as “unjustified”
IranMorocco’s crown prince edges into a more visible role
King Mohammed VI instructed his son to receive the Chinese president upon his arrival in Morocco
MoroccoJordan’s 2025 budget will be difficult to achieve
The draft budget for 2025 was approved by the government yesterday
JordanClashes will fuel South Sudan transition fears
Fighting erupted overnight in the capital Juba when soldiers tried to arrest the former national security chief
South SudanCOP29 outcomes will disappoint climate activists
On the final day of COP29, outcomes are yet to be confirmed and tensions appear to be running high
InternationalRuling party looks vulnerable in Namibia elections
The ruling SWAPO party faces the prospect of losing power for the first time since independence in 1990
Namibia
