Middle East / Africa
RSF defection may inflame Sudan’s Gezira conflict
The defection of a senior RSF commander in Gezira has triggered a wave of RSF reprisals
SudanTalks with West African jihadists may not work
Amadou Koufa, the number two leader of West Africa's JNIM jihadist insurgency, gave his first media interview
West AfricaBurkina Faso security struggles will fuel inward turn
The government has announced a major wave of arrests of domestic enemies as part of a citizen denunciation campaign
Burkina FasoGlobal growth trend is stable amid high uncertainties
The IMF sees stable but underwhelming global growth, with most major economies improving but China and US growth slowing
InternationalHigh uncertainty, low asset volatility raises risks
The IMF Financial Stability report highlights the disconnect between high uncertainties and relatively low volatility
InternationalRisk of Lebanese civil and sectarian unrest will rise
Growing pressure against a displaced Shiite community could sow seeds of instability
LebanonMondlane may struggle to fight flawed Mozambique poll
The opposition and observers have alleged that Mozambique’s October 9 polls were marred by fraud
MozambiqueIran’s occupation of disputed islands will consolidate
Iran is to build more housing units on the disputed Gulf island of Abu Musa
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