Middle East / Africa
Opposition will struggle to contest new laws in Chad
President Mahamat Idriss Deby has promulgated new laws giving northerners more representation in parliament
ChadZambia border closure imperils Congo’s copper exports
The rapid escalation of a trade dispute between Congo and Zambia underscores risks to Congo’s minerals exports
Congo-KinshasaUS adversaries will leverage AI for disinformation
OpenAI has disrupted an Iranian disinformation campaign that utilised AI to influence US election and other issues
United StatesAlgeria’s president raises his standing with the army
A decree enabling officers to take on public-sector roles strengthens the army's position vis-a-vis the government
AlgeriaNigeria's government will resist popular pressure
Nigeria has experienced a major round of nationwide protests in response to governance and cost-of-living concerns
NigeriaIraq will prioritise tackling power generation needs
The government faces difficulties in generating sufficient electricity to meet demand, which is driving a focus on gas
IraqTurkish-Iraqi security ties will be on firmer ground
A new agreement between Iraq and Turkey helps Baghdad manage public reactions to Turkish incursions
TurkeyTurkey’s external economic risk will improve slowly
Official foreign assets reached a record level in July
Turkey
