Middle East / Africa
West Africa will struggle to counter drug trafficking
Drug trafficking into and through West Africa has become an increasing local, regional and international concern
West AfricaUganda’s president may fear wider protests
A social media campaign against corruption has evolved into street protests
UgandaMiddle East/North Africa digital remittances will grow
Digital remittances look set to rise in the region
Middle EastChaotic mediation dims prospects of ending Sudan’s war
A multitude of international peace initiatives have had no noticeable impact on the ground
SudanChinese investment in the Gulf states will rise
Investment by China in countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council is evolving
Gulf statesEgypt’s balance of payments will get short-term relief
Capital inflows have had a substantively positive impact on the country’s external finances
EgyptNew Nigeria oil investment may struggle to take off
The authorities have opened a major bidding round for offshore, shallow water and onshore oil blocks
NigeriaEconomic dissatisfaction will persist in Turkey
Reducing inflation may be insufficient to reverse the impact of economic discontent on President Erdogan's popularity
Turkey
