Middle East / Africa
Football and politics will mix in Cameroon
Football federation head Samuel Eto'o is engaged in a heated political battle with the sports ministry
CameroonYemeni naval attacks will impact global supply chains
An escalation in Huthi attacks on Red Sea shipping will add to global supply chain difficulties
YemenLosses may increase Burkina Faso army unrest
The army likely suffered heavy casualties in a jihadist attack against a base in the north-east
Burkina FasoSaudi Arabia’s economic outlook remains positive
Spending on megaprojects could ease but the economic outlook is strong despite possible twin deficits in 2024 and 2025
Saudi ArabiaFinancial clout will aid recruitment by Sudan’s RSF
UN experts warn the RSF is recruiting in neighbouring countries
SudanDomestic politics will drive South Sudan peace talks
Ongoing talks between the government and rebel groups offer South Sudan a way out of elections
South SudanNigerian government will struggle to offer living wage
Labour unions have called off a general strike in order to continue minimum wage negotiations with the government
NigeriaA step back from an Israel-Hezbollah war is difficult
Hostilities continue to rise significantly on Israel’s northern front
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