Middle East / Africa
Ethiopia’s Amhara conflict may enter crucial stage
With the war in Amhara still dragging on, the government has launched a new offensive
EthiopiaLebanon could face a protracted Israel-Hezbollah war
Despite Israeli strikes and setbacks, Hezbollah has signalled readiness, and the ability, to fight on
LebanonJordan's continued power-sector success faces hurdles
Jordan has successfully built a reliable electricity sector despite its lack of hydrocarbons and capital
JordanUS-Angola ties will grow despite Biden postponement
President Joe Biden has postponed a planned visit to Angola
AngolaLesotho reforms begin to move after years of delay
Parliament has passed the first of a long-awaited set of planned constitutional reforms
LesothoAbu Dhabi pitches for global role in AI
UAE leader’s US visit underscores Abu Dhabi’s efforts to become a leader in artificial intelligence (AI)
United Arab EmiratesTurkey remains unprepared for major disasters
Despite frequent disasters, efforts to prevent and minimise damage suffer from perennial shortcomings
TurkeyRussia is unlikely to support the Huthis militarily
Russia's approach to Yemen is shaped by longstanding ties with different groups and deep engagement with the Gulf states
Yemen
