Middle East / Africa
Trump's national security team will advance his agenda
President-elect Donald Trump's proposed national security team is characterised more by loyalty than experience
United StatesProspects for African economies in 2025
Constraints are beginning to ease after an extremely difficult economic period, but significant fragilities remain
AfricaNigeria tax reform efforts may stall
President Bola Tinubu is supporting four bills in the National Assembly aiming to reform Nigeria's tax system
NigeriaNew ceasefire proposal will face Lebanese resistance
Reports are suggesting a renewed push to end the war in Lebanon
LebanonLebanon’s economy will takes decades to recover
The World Bank estimates that losses and damages total at least USD8.2bn between October 8 2023 and October 27 2024
LebanonQatar-Turkey ties will strengthen even further
New bilateral agreements cover security, trade, humanitarian aid, media and communications and land transportation
TurkeyMooted Kenya opposition alliance faces mixed prospects
The president’s political opponents are seeking to build a united front against him
KenyaAccusations against France will boost Niger's junta
Authorities claim to have arrested a French 'spy' amid broader accusations of French plots to overthrow the junta
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