Middle East / Africa
Iraqi provincial polls will boost incumbent control
The first vote held under the revised election law reflects changed national dynamics
IraqAlgeria's energy sector will grow
Despite challenges, the country's energy sector has attracted interest from major European companies
AlgeriaNigeria's 2024 budget projections are likely untenable
President Bola Tinubu has presented his 2024 budget to the National Assembly
NigeriaEthiopia restructuring puts bondholders under pressure
Ethiopia appears to be heading towards a default as restructuring talks reach a critical juncture
EthiopiaNorth-west Syria’s top rebel faction will keep control
A former al-Qaida offshoot constitutes a key part of Syria’s frozen conflict
SyriaDiscontent in east Libya will be quashed
East-based Khalifa Haftar and his forces are going to great lengths to prevent any possible opposition to their rule
LibyaJNIM may expand in Burkina Faso's Centre-East region
Conflict between the government and jihadist insurgents is escalating in Burkina Faso’s Centre-East region
Burkina FasoGenAI will test major 2024 national elections
Several major countries will hold national polls next year amid rising risk from artificially generated disinformation
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