Middle East / Africa
Algeria's central bank will press ahead with reforms
The authorities are taking on the parallel currency market, moving to establish licensed exchange bureaux
AlgeriaAngola judicial crisis threatens state capacity
Supreme Court Chief Justice Joel Leonardo faces a range of corruption allegations and an official investigation
AngolaCentral African Republic may seek better Western ties
President Faustin-Archange Touadera in September visited French President Emmanuel Macron
Central African RepublicIran will adopt policies to reduce Afghan refugees
The flow of Afghan refugees is becoming a major political consideration for the government in Tehran
IranCarbon offsets face credibility issues globally
Carbon offsetting plays a key role in meeting climate goals, but success can be difficult to measure
InternationalNew fighting in Congo heightens fears of escalation
A new offensive against the M23 by 'Wazalendo' armed groups threatens to upset the fragile security situation
Congo-KinshasaGaza war casts long shadow over Israeli cyber tech
The Gaza war constitutes one of the most consequential failures of Israel's cyber and surveillance capabilities
IsraelTunisia will walk a financial tightrope
Indications suggest the government may have staved off the risk of defaulting on external debt, for now
Tunisia