Middle East / Africa
Demand for Congo’s minerals may spur more regulation
Existing disclosure regulations on metals deemed to be conflict minerals have not reduced conflict in Congo
Prospects for the global economy in 2025
Soft but solid trade, cautious monetary easing, gradually slowing services and fading fiscal power underpin the outlook
An Iranian attack on Israel from Iraq is a possibility
Reports indicate that Iran is planning a retaliatory strike on Israel from Iraq
IranA new government will take power in Botswana
Botswana is set to experience the first transfer of power in its history
BotswanaIraq speaker election suggests bargaining at play
Iraqi forces have finally agreed on a new speaker of parliament, filling a position vacant for almost a year
IraqAngola's MPLA will seek electoral commission control
The main oppostion party, UNITA, walked out of a parliamentary session following a vote on the electoral commission
AngolaBretton Woods institutions may face African backlash
The World Bank and especially the IMF have gained renewed prominence in addressing Africa's macro-economic imbalances
AfricaA new Iraqi Kurdish cabinet will take time to emerge
Elections took place recently in the Kurdistan Region in Iraq
IraqAlgeria will move with energy exploration efforts
A new contract in the Czech Republic underlines continued European demand for Algerian gas
Algeria
