Middle East / Africa
Election tensions threaten South Sudan's stability
The country's first ever elections are due by end-2024, after years of delays
South SudanEnergy transition will propel the 'niche' boron market
Demand from energy transition technologies for the critical mineral boron will multiply, sparking more exploration
InternationalIreland’s position towards Israel could harden further
There is bipartisan support in Ireland for criticising Israeli actions and showing sympathy to the Palestinians
IrelandSierra Leone coup attempt may fuel political tensions
Armed assailants on November 26 attacked several targets in Freetown
Sierra LeoneGlobal internet governance faces strain not severance
Internet governance has become a major theatre of geopolitical contestation
InternationalConflict may intensify after failed Ethiopia-OLA talks
A new effort to end the conflict in Oromia has collapsed almost as quickly as the last attempt
EthiopiaKurds will try to keep Iraq out of the Gaza conflict
Iraqi Kurdistan is managing a difficult balance between Iran, the United States and Israel
IraqGaza war will hike Israeli and Mideast gas risk
The initial outbreak of conflict caused Israel’s government to shut down a key field, with knock-on impacts
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