Middle East / Africa
Flawed dialogue may exacerbate Ethiopia’s divisions
A national dialogue continues despite entrenched opposition criticism of the process
EthiopiaFirst lady will play key political role in Nigeria
First Lady Remi Tinubu has significant political experience, including as a former senator
NigeriaPolitics in Israel will influence future of war
Netanyahu’s political control over the future of the Gaza war will increase
IsraelOil revenues will impact Gulf states’ competitiveness
Fluctuations in oil revenues will impact the Gulf states’ competitiveness rankings, which have improved this year
Gulf statesFrance's West Africa drawdown reflects new priorities
New details have emerged of a major drawdown in France's military presence in West Africa and the Sahel
West AfricaKenya’s Ruto will continue to face tax dilemmas
Parliament is set to consider the controversial new Finance Bill 2024
KenyaG7 summit signals more trade protectionism ahead
The G7 summit confirms that the Western approach to China’s over-capacity and states supporting Russia is hardening
InternationalSaudi Arabia’s spending strains banks’ balance sheets
Banks have helped cover the government’s fiscal deficit in the first quarter of 2024
Saudi Arabia
