Middle East / Africa
Middle East/North Africa remittance inflows will grow
Official inward remittance flows to Egypt in 2023 were curtailed by the currency’s over valuation
Middle EastSaudi-Chinese defence ties will expand
A visit by the Saudi defence minister to Beijing underscores a commitment to deepening relations
Saudi ArabiaTense South Africa talks presage long-term challenges
Differences between the main parties involved in cabinet talks are delaying the establishment of a new government
South AfricaGhana may resist regional democratic backsliding
Ghana increasingly stands out as a stable democracy in a region marred by democratic backsliding and coups
GhanaEgypt's efforts to digitise the economy will be slow
The government wants to accelerate the country’s digitisation and to position it as a global transit hub for data
EgyptKenya discontent may simmer despite Ruto’s tax u-turn
The president has withdrawn a controversial new tax bill that sparked deadly nationwide protests
KenyaOfficer's death will fuel criticisms of Guinean junta
Former armed forces Chief-of-Staff Sadiba Koulibaly has died in custody
GuineaIran-Russia gas deal will be concluded quickly
A gas swap deal to import Russian gas to Iran is under negotiation
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