Middle East / Africa
Rising cereal prices will elevate food inflation risks
Food prices fell globally for an 18th month in May but cereal prices rose the most since the Ukraine war broke out
InternationalEnergy funding needs rise as investment options fall
Energy investment is rising, especially into clean energy, but sustainable debt issuance and fund launches are falling
InternationalChad's rapprochement with Russia may benefit Deby
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov yesterday visited Chad
ChadIraq will pursue Syrian-Turkish détente
Where past efforts had failed, Sudani is still looking to try to improve Syrian-Turkish ties
IraqOman’s non-oil sector will boost exports
Oman’s non-oil exports will grow further, helping to underpin the trade surplus
OmanReports point to urgency of global climate action
World Environment Day has brought the publication of alarming new data on the advance of global warming
InternationalNigeria may retain quiet fuel subsidy in coming months
A draft report yesterday officially revealed the existence and amount of subsidies paid to stabilise petrol prices
NigeriaSouth Africa's ANC faces difficult coalition choices
Although the ruling African National Congress won the May 29 election, it has lost its historic 30-year majority
South Africa