Middle East / Africa

The central bank has helped halt the sharp deterioration seen last year, despite external pressures

Nitrogen-based fertilisers are essential for food output but also a source of carbon emissions and nitrogen pollution

The government has begun talks with bondholders over debt restructuring following an agreement with official creditors

Islamists, feminists and human rights activists are embroiled in a debate over reforms to the country's family code

Tensions are growing over the lack of progress in the Tigray peace process

Public schools and hospitals have been gutted by the protracted downturn and political impasse

Jihadist violence has escalated significantly in the past year in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger

Complementary interests are incentivising deeper economic collaboration