Middle East / Africa
Lithium supply to match demand and cap price to 2030
Lithium prices have fallen markedly over the last year, as surging supply has outpaced rising demand
InternationalIsrael's Gaza war may shift to low-intensity fighting
Israel has signalled that after the battle in Rafah the army’s offensive in Gaza will soon move to 'phase three'
IsraelSouth Africa may struggle to meet renewables targets
The government has promised more renewables but recent improvements in energy supply have mainly come via coal and gas
South AfricaTunisia will seek new partners but not drop the old
President Kais Saied's authoritarianism is shaping his outlook for the country's foreign policy
TunisiaBotswana faces economic challenges as diamonds slump
A sharp downturn shows the danger of reliance on diamonds for the region’s most stable economy
BotswanaCorporate climate reporting is underestimating risks
Bank and corporate climate audits and stress tests overestimate progress on climate targets due to understating risks
InternationalWest Africa's ECOWAS may struggle to overcome weakness
West Africa's ECOWAS regional bloc is threatened by juntas who want out
West AfricaBattery production can sustain long-run overcapacity
Despite rapid demand growth, lithium-ion battery production capacity is far in excess of consumption
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