Middle East / Africa
Egypt'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
TurkeyEgypt will prioritise its renewable energy sector
Dealing with a decline in natural gas production, the government is shifting increased focus to renewable energy
EgyptWestern outreach to CAR may face hurdles
CAR's Western partners are looking to thaw relations in a context of growing authoritarianism
Central African Republic