Middle East / Africa
Saudi Arabia's labour market reform will face tests
Decades of labour market reform have failed to alter significantly the domination of private-sector jobs by expatriates
Saudi ArabiaMalawi VP’s death diminishes prospects for change
Following the vice president's death, the September 2025 presidential election looks likely to be a two-horse race
MalawiTunisian president will expect an assured victory
There have been protests ahead of the October 6 polls but years of repression mean they are unlikely to have much impact
TunisiaEdo win will give confidence to Nigeria’s ruling party
The candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has won the Edo State gubernatorial election
NigeriaTurkey's inflation targeting could falter
Tight monetary policy is slowing economic activity, without bringing down inflation as rapidly as sought
TurkeyIsrael’s post-war AI innovation faces pressures
Geopolitical instability, ethical concerns and defence-oriented strategy are testing Israel’s AI sector
IsraelUgandan incursions pose risks for South Sudan
As South Sudan’s political and economic woes deepen, Uganda has taken the opportunity to encroach on its borders
South SudanHungary wants to make its mark in Chad
Budapest has decided to deploy a military mission to Chad
Hungary
