Middle East / Africa

  • Jun 7
  • 2 min read

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

International
  • Jun 7
  • 2 min read

Energy funding needs rise as investment options fall

Energy investment is rising, especially into clean energy, but sustainable debt issuance and fund launches are falling

International
  • Jun 6
  • 7 min read

Chad's rapprochement with Russia may benefit Deby

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov yesterday visited Chad

Chad
  • Jun 6
  • 2 min read

Iraq will pursue Syrian-Turkish détente

Where past efforts had failed, Sudani is still looking to try to improve Syrian-Turkish ties

Iraq
  • Jun 6
  • 2 min read

Oman’s non-oil sector will boost exports

Oman’s non-oil exports will grow further, helping to underpin the trade surplus

Oman
  • Jun 6
  • 2 min read

Reports point to urgency of global climate action

World Environment Day has brought the publication of alarming new data on the advance of global warming

International
  • Jun 6
  • 2 min read

Nigeria 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

Nigeria
  • Jun 5
  • 7 min read

South 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