Middle East / Africa
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 AfricaEscalation options for Yemen’s Huthi are limited
Western airstrikes against the Huthis have continued since their start in January
YemenDemand for sustainable aviation fuels will soar
Widespread mandatary commitments for aviation fuel blending imply strong demand for Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF)
InternationalA tame private sector helps Algeria’s president
Tebboune is leaning on the business class to implement his economic strategy and boost his electoral prospects
AlgeriaQatar-US ties could strengthen despite Hamas relations
Qatar-US relations could strengthen despite Doha's close ties with Hamas
QatarKano 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
NigeriaIsrael'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
IsraelTogo'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