Middle East / Africa
West African junta integration goals face hurdles
The Alliance of Sahel States of regional juntas is looking to deepen political, economic and military integration
West AfricaTech advances should eventually spark a platinum rally
Technological breakthroughs will eventually lift demand for platinum, raising prices amid frequent supply disruptions
InternationalSevere drought spells economic woes for Zambia
The country’s worst drought in two decades threatens food security and power supplies
ZambiaSudan aid response faces capacity challenges
Sudan is suffering one of the world's worst humanitarian crises, in an extremely challenging operational environment
SudanTurkey will reduce inflation gradually
Ten months after adopting tighter, orthodox policies, Turkey seems about to make some progress on controlling prices
TurkeyEnd of post-1945 economic order bodes ill for growth
The global liberal order is atrophying as underlying political preferences and wealth distribution move out of synch
InternationalRussia will exploit tension but will not encourage war
Iran's missile and drone strikes on Israel on April 14 complicated Moscow's delicate balancing act in the Middle East
RussiaNigeria separatists may struggle to rebound
South-eastern Igbo separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu is currently awaiting trial on terrorism charges
Nigeria
