Middle East / Africa
Geopolitics of AI technical standards will heat up
Technical standards for artificial intelligence (AI) will emerge slowly but geopolitical rifts over it will be intense
InternationalPipeline rupture threatens South Sudan’s stability
The rupture of a pipeline transporting oil through Sudan has deprived South Sudan’s government of 60% of its revenue
South SudanArrests reinforce Rabat's anti-corruption drive
The monarchy and the ruling parties appear increasingly sensitive to public opinion on corruption in the country
MoroccoCentral bank moves may check Nigeria's currency fall
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has made several regulatory and policy interventions aimed at stabilising the currency
NigeriaSouth Africa mining slump hurts ANC election campaign
Massive job losses in the mining industry threaten the government’s faltering efforts to retain a majority
South AfricaSenegal's election outcome is uncertain
Senegal will hold the first round of its presidential election on March 24
SenegalAlgeria will pursue stronger ties in the Sahel
The situation in the Sahel is increasingly critical to Algeria's security and status as a major regional power
AlgeriaNew dynamics add to South Africa election uncertainty
New polls and new parties suggest the coming election could be even more competitive than previously thought
South Africa
