Middle East / Africa

  • Jun 5
  • 7 min read

South Africa's ANC faces difficult coalition choices

Although the ruling African National Congress won the May 29 election, it has lost its historic 30-year majority

South Africa
  • Jun 5
  • 7 min read

Escalation options for Yemen’s Huthi are limited

Western airstrikes against the Huthis have continued since their start in January

Yemen
  • Jun 5
  • 7 min read

Demand for sustainable aviation fuels will soar

Widespread mandatary commitments for aviation fuel blending imply strong demand for Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF)

International
  • Jun 4
  • 6 min read

A tame private sector helps Algeria’s president

Tebboune is leaning on the business class to implement his economic strategy and boost his electoral prospects

Algeria
  • Jun 3
  • 7 min read

Qatar-US ties could strengthen despite Hamas relations

Qatar-US relations could strengthen despite Doha's close ties with Hamas

Qatar
  • Jun 3
  • 7 min read

Kano emirate battle could have Nigeria-wide impact

Kano's governor has reinstated Kano Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II, initiating a dispute over a key position in state politics

Nigeria
  • May 31
  • 7 min read

Israel's economic recovery will remain restrained

The economy rebounded in the first quarter from the initial effects of the war, but the long-term outlook is weak

Israel
  • May 31
  • 6 min read

Togo's Faure faces few obstacles to enhanced rule

The National Assembly has approved a new constitution, transitioning Togo from a presidential to a parliamentary system

Togo