Middle East / Africa

  • Mar 26
  • 7 min read

Pipeline rupture threatens South Sudan’s stability

The rupture of a pipeline transporting oil through Sudan has deprived South Sudan’s government of 60% of its revenue

South Sudan
  • Mar 26
  • 7 min read

Arrests reinforce Rabat's anti-corruption drive

The monarchy and the ruling parties appear increasingly sensitive to public opinion on corruption in the country

Morocco
  • Mar 25
  • 7 min read

Central bank moves may check Nigeria's currency fall

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has made several regulatory and policy interventions aimed at stabilising the currency

Nigeria
  • Mar 22
  • 7 min read

South Africa mining slump hurts ANC election campaign

Massive job losses in the mining industry threaten the government’s faltering efforts to retain a majority

South Africa
  • Mar 21
  • 7 min read

Senegal's election outcome is uncertain

Senegal will hold the first round of its presidential election on March 24

Senegal
  • Mar 21
  • 6 min read

Algeria will pursue stronger ties in the Sahel

The situation in the Sahel is increasingly critical to Algeria's security and status as a major regional power

Algeria
  • Mar 20
  • 7 min read

New dynamics add to South Africa election uncertainty

New polls and new parties suggest the coming election could be even more competitive than previously thought

South Africa
  • Mar 20
  • 7 min read

Saudi Aramco will seek to manage rapid industry change

Aramco’s cancellation of its planned oilfield expansion reflects the challenges posed by decarbonisation

Saudi Arabia