Middle East / Africa
US defence reliance on imported key minerals is a risk
The US arms sector relies on importing strategic materials, and the plans to ease this will take years to take effect
InternationalFlawed dialogue may exacerbate Ethiopia’s divisions
A national dialogue continues despite entrenched opposition criticism of the process
EthiopiaFirst lady will play key political role in Nigeria
First Lady Remi Tinubu has significant political experience, including as a former senator
NigeriaSaudi Arabia’s spending strains banks’ balance sheets
Banks have helped cover the government’s fiscal deficit in the first quarter of 2024
Saudi ArabiaFootball and politics will mix in Cameroon
Football federation head Samuel Eto'o is engaged in a heated political battle with the sports ministry
CameroonDomestic politics will drive South Sudan peace talks
Ongoing talks between the government and rebel groups offer South Sudan a way out of elections
South SudanNigerian government will struggle to offer living wage
Labour unions have called off a general strike in order to continue minimum wage negotiations with the government
NigeriaTurkey’s opposition will face significant hurdles
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s historic meeting with opposition leader Ozgur Ozel exposes rival visions for the future
Turkey
