Middle East / Africa
Israel-Palestinian Hamas Gaza war has deep roots
This background brief explains Hamas’s role in Gaza and some drivers of Israel’s response
PalestiniansNigerians may suffer recurring fuel shortages
Nigerians suffered at the end of April and early May significant fuel shortages
NigeriaWTO now a forum for talks, not unanimous dealmaking
The WTO’s standing is under threat amid the dispute settlement function suspension and low appetite for trade deals
InternationalAI will transform supply chains
Companies across sectors are integrating ever-improving AI into their supply chains
InternationalIraq's militias will move to consolidate power
While symbolically engaging in the war against Israel, militias are eyeing greater economic and political control
IraqScandals will not force Ugandan president into reform
The president has ordered a probe into corruption allegations centred on the speaker of parliament
UgandaAlgeria’s president will comfortably lead the polls
President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has brought forward the presidential elections from December to September
AlgeriaWest Africa JNIM jihadists may face internal tensions
JNIM is the largest jihadist group operating in the Sahel, and is led by Tuareg powerbroker Iyad ag Ghali
West Africa
