Middle East / Africa
Abu Dhabi pitches for global role in AI
UAE leader’s US visit underscores Abu Dhabi’s efforts to become a leader in artificial intelligence (AI)
United Arab EmiratesTurkey remains unprepared for major disasters
Despite frequent disasters, efforts to prevent and minimise damage suffer from perennial shortcomings
TurkeyThere is no end in sight to Israel-Hamas war
Despite Israel significantly destroying Hamas's capabilities, the group is still fighting Israel in Gaza and elsewhere
IsraelRussia is unlikely to support the Huthis militarily
Russia's approach to Yemen is shaped by longstanding ties with different groups and deep engagement with the Gulf states
YemenRussia’s relations with Egypt will face limits
Russia and Egypt have grown closer as both countries seek to diversify their range of foreign partnerships
RussiaMali's junta may fail to change its war strategy
Jihadists launched a major raid on Bamako, inflicting serious military losses
MaliResolution of Congo’s eastern conflict remains elusive
Kinshasa and Kigali have again traded accusations over responsibility for the continuation of the conflict in DRC's east
Congo-KinshasaBiya's succession risks instability in Cameroon
President Paul Biya, aged 91, has missed several planned international engagements, generating rumours over his health
Cameroon
