Middle East / Africa
Yemen’s government will hit again at Huthi revenues
In a first in the Middle East, Starlink satellite internet services will be available in Yemen
YemenMiddle East interest rates will follow US rate cuts
Most regional countries with currencies pegged to the US dollar cut their benchmark interest rates yesterday
Middle EastNiger's security forces may face increasing strain
Military sources report attacks from various armed groups at different geographical extremities of the country
NigerSomalia’s domestic divisions may deepen further
Differences over policy towards Ethiopia are starting to open old faultlines
SomaliaCurrent account surplus will allow Oman to reduce debt
Oman’s trade surplus fell slightly as import growth outperformed export growth
OmanIraq's religious authorities will grow in influence
Despite objections, Shia political forces are moving forward with a bill to amend the country's personal status law
IraqDivisive politics will undermine Somalia’s security
As Somalia prepares to welcome another new peacekeeping mission, long-standing security shortfalls persist
SomaliaAn Israeli-Hezbollah war looms closer than ever
Hezbollah is again having to weigh the urgency of responding forcefully to an Israeli attack against the risk of war
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