Middle East / Africa
Power struggle mars Somalia’s constitutional reform
The president has pushed through sweeping changes to the constitution that could face determined opposition
SomaliaSlow and stuttering rebound for global manufacturing
Global manufacturing prospects are improving in spite of supply chain troubles and continued contraction in Europe
InternationalIsraeli-Arab normalisation will freeze, not reverse
The Gaza conflict has affected Israeli Mideast diplomatic ties in complex ways
IsraelCape Verde: Reform agenda may face pushback
The ruling Movement for Democracy is preparing for municipal elections later this year
Cape VerdeGaza will strain but not break Gulf-Iranian detente
The focus on de-escalation that dominated regional geopolitics prior to the October 7 Gaza war has proven durable
Gulf statesGreen bond issuance will gradually grow in the Gulf
As the Gulf states move to diversify their economies, green financing from banks is complementing government efforts
Gulf statesEvangelicals will influence West African politics
Evangelical and Pentecostal Christians have increasingly challenged the influence of Catholic and mainline Protestants
West AfricaAnkara will firmly focus on the economy
With elections not until 2028, the ruling AKP will have time to focus on the economy and reverse its fortunes
Turkey
