Middle East / Africa
Turkish efforts to lift US arms ban will intensify
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called on Washington to remove defence procurement restrictions imposed on Turkey
TurkeyAbu Dhabi-US ties will grow despite divisive issues
The US designation of the United Arab Emirates as a “major defence partner” is an important boost to bilateral ties
United Arab EmiratesCensure will inflame Kenya’s Ruto-Gachagua battle
A censure motion has been brought against the deputy president, who has warned of a plot to oust him
KenyaSouth Sudan poll delay overshadows growing instability
South Sudan has delayed elections scheduled for December 2024 for a further two years
South SudanBurkinabe coup accusations may worsen regional ties
Authorities claim to have foiled significant efforts to overthrow the junta
Burkina FasoIvory Coast's Ouattara may seek a fourth term
Supporters of President Alassane Ouattara are calling on him to run for a fourth presidential term in 2025
Ivory CoastTourism will grow in economic importance in Oman
Tourism numbers have recovered strongly from their 2021 low, driven by proactive government policies
OmanIran’s military command structure will be impeded
The military is reported to have banned the use of communication devices
Iran
