Middle East / Africa
Negotiations 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
IsraelIran’s SCO inclusion will bring limited security gains
Iran has gained membership of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, which has a defence-security orientation
IranRussia's African reach will be limited despite summit
The second Russia-Africa summit was held on July 26-27 in St Petersburg
AfricaSouth Africa logistics crisis will be tough to resolve
Serious problems at the state-owned transport utility are constraining economic growth
South AfricaEfforts to recover Libyan assets will face challenges
The country’s authorities are trying to investigate and trace Libya’s missing assets and funds
LibyaClimate change will hit Middle East/North Africa hard
The Middle East and North Africa is highly vulnerable to the impact of climate change, but adaption policies are weak
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