Middle East / Africa
Nigeria oil and tax reforms may face hurdles
Nigeria has introduced a series of tax incentives for oil investment and proposals for overhauling the income tax system
NigeriaWith allies on the back foot, Syria may hedge its bets
Israel’s campaign to degrade Hezbollah capabilities has included strikes against the group in Syria
SyriaBurkina Faso security struggles will fuel inward turn
The government has announced a major wave of arrests of domestic enemies as part of a citizen denunciation campaign
Burkina FasoTurkey’s electric vehicle sector will grow slowly
The government is prioritising protecting domestic vehicle production and exports over promoting electric vehicle use
TurkeyTanzania’s opposition may face growing pressures
An ongoing crackdown on the opposition has exposed its vulnerability and weaknesses
TanzaniaStrategic and personal factors drive Israel’s premier
Israel is pressing forward with the wars in Gaza and Lebanon despite major blows against Hamas and Hezbollah
IsraelSudan war threatens Chad's political stability
The war in Sudan and especially escalating fighting around El Fasher have increased political tensions in Chad
ChadIraqi Kurdish elections could fuel divisions further
The Iraqi Kurdish elections are taking place as Baghdad pushes against and works to circumspect the region's autonomy
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