Middle East / Africa
Rabat’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 SaharaNigeria's new Dangote Refinery may ease fuel shortages
The new Dangote Refinery has begun producing petrol and will soon begin regular sales to the national oil company
NigeriaSouth Sudan poll delay overshadows growing instability
South Sudan has delayed elections scheduled for December 2024 for a further two years
South SudanIvory Coast's Ouattara may seek a fourth term
Supporters of President Alassane Ouattara are calling on him to run for a fourth presidential term in 2025
Ivory CoastTourism will grow in economic importance in Oman
Tourism numbers have recovered strongly from their 2021 low, driven by proactive government policies
OmanCornered again, Hezbollah will struggle to avoid war
Leader Hassan Nasrallah has acknowledged the "unprecedented" hit suffered by Hezbollah, and Israel's technological edge
LebanonTurkmenistan will develop transit corridors
Turkmenistan has intensified efforts to participate in regional infrastructure projects
TurkmenistanBDP push to amend Botswana’s constitution may backfire
Unpopular and unsuccessful proposed constitutional changes are now likely to become an election issue
Botswana
