Middle East / Africa
Government may seek to soften Sierra Leone tensions
Former President Ernest Bai Koroma's trial for treason has begun
Sierra LeoneClimate adaptation action to strengthen globally
Decisionmakers are becoming increasingly aware of the need to invest in climate adaptation
InternationalThe United States has few good options in Yemen
Widening the air campaign against the Huthis risks miring the administration in an escalation loop with few off-ramps
YemenUAE-Zambia deal signals new interest in African mining
A newly formed UAE firm has unexpectedly bought a 51% stake in one of Zambia’s largest mines
ZambiaTunisia’s local elections will help Saied
Despite low turnout, local polls will pave the way for the presidential ballot by establishing new patronage networks
TunisiaSupply woes offset soft demand to lift copper prices
Multiple supply-side uncertainties are offsetting weaker demand from China to support the copper price
InternationalShips’ safety off Yemen will depend on US-UK air power
US-UK airstrikes in Yemen aim to support freedom of navigation as Huthis fail to limit attacks to Israeli interests
InternationalSaudi capital spending allocations are on the rise
The government has issued an expansionary budget for 2024, with capital expenditure set at just over USD50bn
Saudi Arabia
