Middle East / Africa
Decarbonising steel will be a long-term challenge
Steel output accounts for 7% of global carbon emissions and decarbonised steel production capacity remains minimal
InternationalSomalia-Turkey pact adds to growing regional tensions
A new defence agreement between Somalia and Turkey follows a military pact between Ethiopia and Somaliland
SomaliaAlgiers will be wary of dynamics in the south
Despite relative stability since the 2019 protest movements, there is potential for tensions in the country's south
AlgeriaDoha will hedge against LNG dependence
Healthy finances are enabling Qatar to resume investments in the oil sector
QatarWest African Shiism may grow but remain marginal
Ibrahim al-Zakzaky, an influential Nigerian Shia leader, has returned home after months of medical treatment in Iran
West AfricaUS Africa policy will be largely on hold this year
President Joe Biden will welcome his Kenyan counterpart to Washington in May but is unlikely to go to Africa this year
United StatesISWAP may bounce back from setbacks in Nigeria
The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), Nigeria's largest jihadist group, has claimed a record number of attacks
NigeriaTehran will prioritise conservative consolidation
Upcoming polls are generating scant enthusiasm, but will nonetheless have long-term significance
Iran
