Middle East / Africa

Cybersecurity challenges are set to rise next year due to technological disruptions as well as new mitigation policies

Jihadist moves southwards have increased fears of a growing jihadist threat to coastal West African countries

The war between Israel and Hamas is heightening domestic security concerns and fuelling political divisions

A high-security trip by the US secretary of state highlights concerns over Shia militias’ plans

The government has blamed Islamic State-linked militants for a deadly attack on foreign tourists

The United States and China, the largest global growth engines, will slow notably; downside risks dominate

EU efforts to tackle migration are offset by worsening push factors across the Mediterranean

President Andry Rajoelina is seeking re-election in the November 16 presidential poll