Middle East / Africa
Lebanese health and education woes risk instability
Public schools and hospitals have been gutted by the protracted downturn and political impasse
LebanonJihadist growth may accelerate in the Sahel
Jihadist violence has escalated significantly in the past year in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger
West AfricaTrade will tighten Gulf-South Korea relations
Complementary interests are incentivising deeper economic collaboration
Gulf statesNigeria will struggle to boost food output
Sharp increases in food inflation have led to rising food insecurity and major protests
NigeriaJordan’s foreign policy will echo domestic Gaza risk
Amman is seeking to align more closely with public outrage over Israeli actions
JordanMozambique faces difficult days ahead
Amid worsening insecurity, there may be further delays to gas developments and rising election-related tensions
MozambiqueScandal may change direction of Uganda’s NUP party
A corruption scandal has exposed tensions within the country's leading opposition party
UgandaRiyadh’s judicial reforms will help drive investments
The government seeks a modern judicial system for business under the overarching authority of Sharia (Islamic law)
Saudi Arabia
