Middle East / Africa
Earthquake reconstruction in Morocco will remain slow
The one-year anniversary of a major earthquake attracted considerable media scrutiny, but that generated little impact
MoroccoLiberian anti-corruption effort will increase tensions
The government's major anti-corruption campaign is mainly targeting officials from the previous administration
LiberiaGermany will maintain cautious Israel policy
Germany has denied imposing a ban on the export of certain weapons to Israel
GermanyMarket dynamics point to USD70-75 oil prices into 2025
OPEC+ has postponed its planned output increases amid internal and external tensions and softening demand
InternationalMajor attack by Iran on Israel unlikely in short term
The escalating violence in northern Israel and Lebanon is triggering more calls for Iran to actively support Hezbollah
IranMozambique faces challenges beyond elections
Looming elections underscore the extent of political divisions within Mozambique
MozambiqueFinance sector will not drive global net zero push
The financial sector is a key player in addressing the climate crisis, but its actions will demand a clear business case
InternationalRabat’s wins will harden Sahrawis’ independence drive
France dealt the Polisario Front a diplomatic setback after declaring support for Morocco's plan for the Western Sahara
Western Sahara
