Middle East / Africa
Nigeria's new central bank governor faces challenges
Olayemi Cardoso has taken over the governorship of the Central Bank of Nigeria
NigeriaIssue of state control impedes UN treaty on cybercrime
The sixth round of UN negotiations on a new cybercrime treaty concluded in New York last month, but without an agreement
InternationalDecarbonisation to test the boom in business aviation
Business aviation and private jet usage has surged since end-2019 but faces a huge test to reduce its carbon footprint
InternationalIran-Azerbaijan ties will strengthen despite distrust
Azerbaijan’s victory over Armenia has created a dilemma for Iran’s over its position in the South Caucasus
IranBawku conflict threatens to spread in northern Ghana
An ethnic conflict in the town of Bawku has escalated in recent months
GhanaQatar will prioritise US and Asian investments
The Qatar Investment Authority is aggressively building its portfolio of foreign assets
QatarUganda rally ban presages electoral war of attrition
A new political standoff is brewing after the government once again banned the opposition from holding rallies
UgandaAngola impeachment effort will add to pressure on MPLA
The opposition UNITA party is attempting to initiate impeachment proceedings against President Joao Lourenco
Angola
