Middle East / Africa
Iran will boost its influence in the South Caucasus
The proposed Zangezur corridor threatens to destabilise geopolitical relationships in the South Caucasus
IranCameroon's military may play key succession role
President Paul Biya's advanced age and fragile health raises questions over the presidential succession
CameroonBotswana's new government may face familiar challenges
The opposition has won a shock election victory amid a major economic slump
BotswanaSyria’s Deraa will see persistent low-scale violence
The southern province has seen varying levels of instability since returning to government control in 2018
SyriaFinancing may hinder COP16 goals globally
The COP16 biodiversity summit saw progress in numerous areas, but related financial commitments fall short
InternationalProspects for South Africa in 2025
After a landmark election, a new unity government faces the task of turning South Africa's prospects around
South AfricaAlgeria seeks boost in regional role
As the president begins his second term, the authorities aim to push back against external interference in the region
AlgeriaBahrain will sell further stakes in major companies
Bahrain has agreed deals that reduce its stakes in its aluminium and hydrocarbon sectors
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