Middle East / Africa
Iran will likely attack exiled Kurdish groups in Iraq
The presence of Iranian Kurdish parties has strained Tehran's relations with Baghdad and Erbil
IranRuto will try to broaden Kenya’s trade ties
The president is expending considerable energies towards attracting new foreign direct investment
KenyaCyber trends underline need for mature MFA
Multifactor authentication (MFA) for accessing digital devices is becoming an integral security expectation
InternationalSenegal's Sall will look to choose successor
President Macky Sall on July 3 announced his intention not to run for a controversial third term
SenegalBiometrics use is fuelling privacy concerns
Cheaper and more accurate systems, consumer habituation and rising demand are fuelling biometrics use
InternationalMoroccan authorities will manage the king’s absences
Authorities are trying to restrain political criticism and deal with the pandemic's impact until new elections in 2026
MoroccoIsraeli-US relations could deteriorate further
Israeli judicial reform plans, Iranian nuclear developments and Palestinian tensions are undermining ties
IsraelFlawed Sierra Leone vote will bring few consequences
President Julius Maada Bio won re-election in a vote marred by widespread irregularities
Sierra Leone