Middle East / Africa
Abu Dhabi pitches for global role in AI
UAE leader’s US visit underscores Abu Dhabi’s efforts to become a leader in artificial intelligence (AI)
United Arab EmiratesTurkey remains unprepared for major disasters
Despite frequent disasters, efforts to prevent and minimise damage suffer from perennial shortcomings
TurkeyRussia is unlikely to support the Huthis militarily
Russia's approach to Yemen is shaped by longstanding ties with different groups and deep engagement with the Gulf states
YemenRussia’s relations with Egypt will face limits
Russia and Egypt have grown closer as both countries seek to diversify their range of foreign partnerships
RussiaMali's junta may fail to change its war strategy
Jihadists launched a major raid on Bamako, inflicting serious military losses
MaliProlonged high costs will hit tourism rebound momentum
Tourism has recovered strongly in 2023 and 2024 but faces headwinds from high costs and geopolitical tensions
InternationalWagner loses control of CAR-South Sudan militia
A pan-national Azande militia has discarded its Russian handlers and is operating on the South Sudan-CAR border
South SudanInternal struggles may weaken Angola's MPLA
Senior personalities in the ruling MPLA are beginning to position themselves to succeed President Joao Lourenco
Angola
