Middle East / Africa
Europe 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
InternationalTanzania reshuffles aim to reinforce Samia’s control
The president has made some high-profile changes within the government and the party
TanzaniaSaudi Aramco’s immediate focus will be on gas catch up
Aramco is prioritising liquefied natural gas and petrochemicals to hedge against softer crude-oil demand globally
Saudi ArabiaMali's junta may face stalemate in the north
A column of Russian mercenaries was ambushed and destroyed by a combination of northern rebels and jihadists
MaliTungsten demand outpaces supply amid shift from China
Demand for tungsten is rising from military and other applications but the dominant supplier, China, is producing less
InternationalDrone exports will expand Ankara’s international reach
Ankara is reaping the benefits of the rising influence of its domestic drone industry
TurkeyStability in Ethiopia’s Benishangul-Gumuz may not last
A new peace deal has secured a relative peace in a historically volatile region
Ethiopia
