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Eastern Libyan army ties with Russia will be strong
A deeper and more formalised relationship with Russia may be in the works
LibyaSudan’s troubled Darfur faces an even bleaker future
As the civil war extends, Arab supremacist paramilitary fighters are taking control of the west of the country
SudanDubai’s budget will assist United Arab Emirates growth
Dubai’s budget for 2024-26 aims to strengthen the private sector and attract foreign investment
United Arab EmiratesIran-backed Iraq militias will curb anti-US escalation
A high-security trip by the US secretary of state highlights concerns over Shia militias’ plans
IraqNew leader seeks to re-energise Turkey’s opposition
Ozgur Ozel defeated incumbent Kemal Kilicdaroglu to lead the main opposition People's Republican Party (CHP)
TurkeyAlgeria and Morocco will prioritise defence spending
Regional instability and tense bilateral ties are prompting Algiers and Rabat to focus more on military expenditure
AlgeriaMiddle East private sectors face divergent outlooks
The latest PMIs indicate a diverging outlook for the private sector in the Middle East over the next 12 months
Middle EastTurkey’s inflation will resume its upward trajectory
Turkish price rises slowed marginally in October but remain high, especially for food
Turkey
