Middle East / Africa
Tanzania’s opposition faces worsening crackdown
Security forces have again arrested leading opposition figures
TanzaniaTunisia moves to clip administrative court’s authority
Ahead of the October 6 elections, the authorities are intensifying repressive measures, but these are sparking protests
TunisiaSupport from banks will aid nuclear energy expansion
The world’s largest banks have pledged to support nuclear power
InternationalCornered again, Hezbollah will struggle to avoid war
Leader Hassan Nasrallah has acknowledged the "unprecedented" hit suffered by Hezbollah, and Israel's technological edge
LebanonTurkmenistan will develop transit corridors
Turkmenistan has intensified efforts to participate in regional infrastructure projects
TurkmenistanBDP push to amend Botswana’s constitution may backfire
Unpopular and unsuccessful proposed constitutional changes are now likely to become an election issue
BotswanaMonetary policy will ease as prices fall in Turkey
Turkey’s benchmark interest rate was maintained at 50% yesterday as inflationary pressures remain significant
TurkeySenegal opposition protest will test its popularity
A coalition of opposition parties have called for protests next week over a planned November legislative election
Senegal
