Middle East / Africa
Nigeria's government will resist popular pressure
Nigeria has experienced a major round of nationwide protests in response to governance and cost-of-living concerns
NigeriaUS Democrats face Gaza protests at national convention
Kamala Harris is setting out her own position on Gaza amid Democratic dismay over staunch US support for Israel
United StatesTurkey to keep backing Hamas despite Abbas visit
As Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas visits Turkey, questions mount over Ankara's preferred Palestinian partner
TurkeyChinese will focus on green energy in North Africa
China is in the midst of a new investment surge in North Africa
North AfricaAI investments will take years to pay off
Over USD1tn has been invested in AI with the intention of lifting productivity
InternationalEthiopia hopes painful reforms will stabilise economy
Ethiopia has agreed to a new IMF programme that unlocks significant new support but will also fuel short-term challenges
EthiopiaEurope will remain divided over Palestinian statehood
Four European countries have announced recognition of Palestinian statehood in recent months
EuropeDigital services trade growth will widen inequalities
Digital services trade is outgrowing other trade categories but -- raising inequality concerns -- is highly concentrated
International
