Middle East / Africa
Saudi leadership will modernise but uphold religion
The leadership will uphold the state’s religious identity, even as it undercuts the authority of religious bodies.
Saudi ArabiaFuel subsidy removal will ease Nigeria's finances
President Bola Tinubu has announced the end of Nigeria's costly fuel subsidy
NigeriaIran’s water policy stasis could lead to instability
Water availability in Iran has fallen consistently since the 1970s, resulting in ecological problems and insecurity
IranWeak rare earth prices at odds with market prospects
Neodymium and praseodymium prices around 50% year-on-year lower fail to reflect the bright prospects for rare earths
InternationalEthiopia's Amhara-Tigray talks may build confidence
After years of conflict, the neighbouring regions have resumed a direct dialogue
EthiopiaEmerging solutions may decarbonise long-haul transport
Long-range transport is a difficult sector to decarbonise, but more ways are emerging to cut or eliminate its emissions
InternationalProspects for South Africa to end-2023
The interplay between political and economic crises poses problems for President Cyril Ramaphosa's administration
South AfricaTurkey’s policy uncertainty will worry investors
Interest rates were raised on June 22, reversing the previous unorthodox economic policy
Turkey
