Middle East / Africa
Trade 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 ArabiaMilitia 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
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