Middle East / Africa
Afghan refugees in Iran will face more violence
Afghan refugees face deportation from 17 provinces in Iran
IranIraq’s legislative agenda will prove controversial
Parliament is working through amendments to two major laws that are sparking much domestic debate
IraqQatar will invest further in critical minerals
Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund has invested USD180mn in a critical mineral investment vehicle
QatarRiyadh will accelerate labour market reforms
The cabinet has moved forward with changes to the country’s labour law
Saudi ArabiaSouth Sudan election delay looks ever-more likely
The electoral commission says it has no funding to conduct voter registration
South SudanPalestinian Hamas will signal defiance
Hamas's choice of new political leader reinforces the hold of the Gaza-based leadership over the group's decision making
PalestiniansTurkey’s Iraq campaign can be sustained indefinitely
Since 2022, Ankara has sought to expand its military operations in northern Iraq
IraqGhana may loosen purse strings after debt deal
Ghana's official creditors have consented to the government's debt restructuring deal made with private bondholders
Ghana
