Middle East / Africa

  • Dec 18, 2023
  • 7 min read

Iraqi provincial polls will boost incumbent control

The first vote held under the revised election law reflects changed national dynamics

Iraq
  • Dec 18, 2023
  • 6 min read

Algeria's energy sector will grow

Despite challenges, the country's energy sector has attracted interest from major European companies

Algeria
  • Dec 18, 2023
  • 7 min read

Nigeria's 2024 budget projections are likely untenable

President Bola Tinubu has presented his 2024 budget to the National Assembly

Nigeria
  • Dec 15, 2023
  • 7 min read

Ethiopia restructuring puts bondholders under pressure

Ethiopia appears to be heading towards a default as restructuring talks reach a critical juncture

Ethiopia
  • Dec 15, 2023
  • 7 min read

North-west Syria’s top rebel faction will keep control

A former al-Qaida offshoot constitutes a key part of Syria’s frozen conflict

Syria
  • Dec 15, 2023
  • 6 min read

Discontent 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

Libya
  • Dec 14, 2023
  • 7 min read

JNIM 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 Faso
  • Dec 14, 2023
  • 7 min read

GenAI will test major 2024 national elections

Several major countries will hold national polls next year amid rising risk from artificially generated disinformation

International