Middle East / Africa
Turkey will moderate its external deficit this year
Imports are falling faster than a tail-off in exports to Israel and Russia
TurkeyZimbabwe’s ruling ZANU-PF moves to stifle dissent
Proposed new legislation heralds more restrictions on Zimbabwe’s beleaguered civil society
ZimbabweSocio-economic cost of internet shutdowns is rising
The number of internet shutdowns reached a record-high last year; 2024 appears to be on track for a similar rate
InternationalEgypt-Israel Rafah dialogue will be challenging
Rafah border crossing has been effectively closed since May 7, when Israel took control of its Palestinian side
EgyptSudan faces risk of mass atrocities in El Fasher
North Darfur's capital is under siege by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces
SudanIraq's oil output will grow despite challenges
The government is seeking foreign investment to develop the country's oilfields
IraqEgypt will focus on boosting industrial output
With the economy on firmer grounds, the government has an opportunity to strengthen its manufacturing base
EgyptCrypto will gain strength in the United Arab Emirates
The success of developing the United Arab Emirates as a crypto hub will depend on three external challenges
United Arab Emirates
