Middle East / Africa
Crisis with Benin may impact Niger's growth prospects
A border and oil shipment dispute between Niger and Benin has recently escalated with the arrest of Nigerien personnel
NigerIsrael move may harm Colombia’s coal sector
Colombia’s president is taking a strong stance on Israel, but that will likely come at a cost
ColombiaEgypt will focus on boosting industrial output
With the economy on firmer grounds, the government has an opportunity to strengthen its manufacturing base
EgyptCrypto will gain strength in the United Arab Emirates
The success of developing the United Arab Emirates as a crypto hub will depend on three external challenges
United Arab EmiratesSouth Africa unity government talks will be fraught
President Ramaphosa announced that the ANC will seek to create a unity government after it lost its governing majority
South AfricaIran will react negatively to international pressure
Tehran has rejected the latest resolution of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)'s Board of Governors
IranMiddle East investment in renewables will grow
Investment in renewables will grow across the Middle East with the main focus on solar energy
Middle EastSaudi Araba will cautiously manage its oil output
Riyadh has communicated a plan to increase oil production gradually over the coming years
Saudi Arabia
