Middle East / Africa
ATMIS withdrawal may weaken Somalia’s security
Present since 2007, the AU's largest peacekeeping mission is preparing to withdraw from Somalia
SomaliaProspects for Nigeria to end-2023
President Bola Tinubu was inaugurated on May 29, taking over from former President Muhammadu Buhari
NigeriaMaritime security risks may increase in the Gulf
Iranian tanker seizures have underlined maritime threats in the Gulf region, pressuring existing security frameworks
Gulf statesKenya finance bill reflects fiscal consolidation drive
Amid difficult fiscal conditions, the government seeks to raise revenues through tax adjustments
KenyaIran will work to improve ties in the South Caucasus
Iran believes that changing regional relations in the South Caucasus over the past three years have left it isolated
IranTunisian president will leverage migration pressure
An Italian prime ministerial visit to Tunis prioritised migration control
TunisiaInternational divisions will fuel Sudan violence
Multilateral and regional approaches have been a long-term failure
SudanZANU-PF will retain power in Zimbabwe’s elections
The ruling party appears confident of victory in August’s elections
Zimbabwe