North Africa

  • May 9, 2023
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Oil reliance will fall in Middle East and North Africa

Dependence on oil and gas revenues has fallen in the Middle Eastern and North African hydrocarbon-rich states since 2010

Middle East
  • May 4, 2023
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Arab governments will undermine press freedoms

The 2023 World Press Freedom Index revealed substantial challenges facing journalists in the region

Middle East
  • May 3, 2023
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Growth will slow in the Middle East and North Africa

The IMF forecasts growth will slow more sharply in the regional oil exporters than in the region’s emerging countries

Middle East
  • Apr 14, 2023
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Growth will slow in the Middle East and North Africa

The IMF forecasts growth will slow in 2023 in both oil-producing and oil-importing countries

Middle East
  • Apr 6, 2023
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Middle East and North Africa face rising tax issues

Personal income tax take by regional governments is very weak due in part to the size of the informal economy

Middle East
  • Mar 23, 2023
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Middle Eastern and North African unrest could increase

Ramadan started today amid rising food prices across the Middle East and North Africa

Middle East
  • Mar 1, 2023
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North Africa's water scarcity may reduce food exports

North Africa is grappling with inadequate water and food provision

North Africa
  • Feb 21, 2023
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Middle East currency weakness will fuel inflation

The currencies of Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon and Syria have weakened sharply since September; Turkey’s is still exposed

Middle East