Middle East / Africa
Kuwait will lag neighbours on economic diversification
The government, despite its technocratic credentials, faces severe challenges to diversify the economy away from oil
KuwaitFOCAC 2024 aims to renew the China-Africa relationship
Beijing sought to underscore its commitment to Africa during its flagship China-Africa development conference
AfricaWashington will sustain a presence in Iraq
Iraq and the United States appear to be in the midst of finalising agreements on reconfiguring the US presence in Iraq
IraqEthiopia-Somalia tension may fuel regional instability
A dispute between Ethiopia and Somalia continues to evolve, drawing in the wider region
EthiopiaEgypt’s green hydrogen industry is taking off
Recent project announcements suggest that the green hydrogen industry is overcoming initial deficiencies in planning
EgyptMali's junta may not compromise in northern conflict
The aftermath of the July 27 Tinzaouatene ambush has seen airstrikes, tensions with Algiers and rebel alliance-building
MaliThere will be no easy fixes to Rabat’s jobless woes
The government is grappling with relatively high unemployment rates, largely due to climate impact on agriculture
MoroccoEast Africa faces growing climate adaptation pressures
As the impacts of climate change intensify, regional countries will need to prepare if they wish to soften the blow
East Africa
