Middle East / Africa

  • Aug 16
  • 7 min read

Nigeria's government will resist popular pressure

Nigeria has experienced a major round of nationwide protests in response to governance and cost-of-living concerns

Nigeria
  • Aug 16
  • 7 min read

US Democrats face Gaza protests at national convention

Kamala Harris is setting out her own position on Gaza amid Democratic dismay over staunch US support for Israel

United States
  • Aug 16
  • 2 min read

Iraq will prioritise tackling power generation needs

The government faces difficulties in generating sufficient electricity to meet demand, which is driving a focus on gas

Iraq
  • Aug 16
  • 2 min read

Turkish-Iraqi security ties will be on firmer ground

A new agreement between Iraq and Turkey helps Baghdad manage public reactions to Turkish incursions

Turkey
  • Aug 16
  • 2 min read

Turkey’s external economic risk will improve slowly

Official foreign assets reached a record level in July

Turkey
  • Aug 16
  • 2 min read

Pressure on opposition may increase in Ivory Coast

Two opposition figures have been arrested for allegedly threatening public order

Ivory Coast
  • Aug 15
  • 7 min read

Turkey to keep backing Hamas despite Abbas visit

As Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas visits Turkey, questions mount over Ankara's preferred Palestinian partner

Turkey
  • Aug 15
  • 7 min read

Chinese will focus on green energy in North Africa

China is in the midst of a new investment surge in North Africa

North Africa