Middle East / Africa
Gulf economies are on a stable track despite risks
Oil production cuts dampened growth in 2023, but the outlook for the Gulf Arab economies is relatively positive
Gulf statesAppetite for African minerals may boost infrastructure
The United States has announced it will finance a new railway line to export metals from Central Africa
AfricaAbyei conflict may trigger wider unrest in South Sudan
Bitter territorial contestations between the Ngok Dinka and Twic Dinka threaten to pull in other South Sudanese actors
South SudanAbu Dhabi’s Africa outreach will accelerate
The Gulf state’s economic and political ties on the continent are deepening and broadening
United Arab EmiratesBurkina Faso will tightly control Russian presence
The junta has solicited a Russian deployment to Burkina Faso
Burkina FasoVoter data presages key battles in South Africa poll
As elections approach, the ANC appears to be struggling to maintain its historic support bases or build new ones
South AfricaGulf states: Western investment drive will accelerate
Gulf investments are raising attention, much of which is focused on transparency, motivations and links to China
Gulf statesLack of CBN reform may fuel more corruption in Nigeria
Nigeria's central bank is the subject of three major investigations targeting mismanagement and corruption
Nigeria
