Middle East / Africa
Iranian-US relations will remain fraught
Washington and Tehran reached an understanding that could free prisoners and unfreeze Iranian assets
IranAmhara unrest may be an inflection point for Ethiopia
Major fighting has broken out in Ethiopia's Amhara region, with local Fano militias rebelling against the government
EthiopiaLebanon will bargain for more Syrian refugee returns
Rising anti-Syrian sentiment has provoked hate speech and new deportations
LebanonNigeria’s foreign currency supply will grow slowly
The naira was floated in June in an attempt to ease foreign currency supply constraints and attract foreign investment
NigeriaEurope's football elites see investors driving change
Two of European's main football leagues start today as the sport faces changes linked to non-traditional investors
InternationalNegotiations to end Yemen’s conflict may yet surprise
Omani-mediated talks are taking place between Saudi Arabia and the Huthis
YemenPopular ire may upset ZANU-PF's Zimbabwe election plan
The ruling party has no intention of losing the upcoming election, but popular discontent is making this harder
ZimbabweIsrael's political crisis will raise security risks
Thousands of reservists have suspended voluntary duties in protest at judicial reforms, undermining combat readiness
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