Middle East / Africa
Morocco will chart a new stage for the car industry
The automotive sector is undergoing an export boost, and additional domestic production will strengthen it further
MoroccoPolitics will drive growth in trade de-dollarisation
De-dollarisation of trade is growing but the US dollar remains dominant, especially for savings and pricing
InternationalDigital election technology faces obstacles in Africa
African countries are increasingly resorting to digital technologies to improve the credibility of elections
AfricaSaudi Arabia's oil market policies will be aggressive
The government is leveraging its market power to try to push for higher oil prices
Saudi ArabiaWeaker finance context would test all emerging markets
Macroeconomic stability, policy credibility and dollar weakness are improving prospects for most emerging markets (EMs)
InternationalSyria’s sovereignty push will depend on Arab ties
Damascus is seeking Arab economic and political backing to normalise its internal and external status
SyriaHaftar will retain personal control in east Libya
The warlord has several sons with political, military and financial roles, raising succession questions
LibyaProtracted debt talks may stall Ghana's recovery
Ghana and the IMF have agreed to a three-year USD3bn Extended Credit Facility to address Ghana's debt crisis
Ghana
