Middle East / Africa
Militia abuses may increase in Niger
An escalation of jihadist attacks in Niger has led increasing numbers of communities to form self-defence militias
NigerIron ore is set to face a supply surplus from 2025/26
Iron ore -- the best industrial commodity performer in 2023 -- will be well supported by fundamentals this year
InternationalEgypt's economy will stand on firmer ground
The IMF has more than doubled its loan package after Cairo went ahead with a set of monetary and fiscal measures
EgyptBleak economic indicators will be the norm in Sudan
The ongoing civil war has shattered an economy that was already in a dire state before the conflict erupted
SudanDillo death may increase government fragility in Chad
Opposition leader Yaya Dillo was killed by security forces
ChadTechnology offers hope in tackling water scarcity
Improvements in technology, and cooperation in using it, could help to address water shortage challenges worldwide
InternationalElite deals prop up Kenya’s weak political stability
Following the contested 2022 elections, a fragile political detente has emerged based on deals between senior leaders
KenyaTurkish foreign policy will seek a power balance
Ankara is aiming to normalise and stabilise its key regional and international relationships
Turkey
