Middle East / Africa
Earthquakes may dent but not halt Turkish tourism boom
Tourist numbers in the first quarter of 2023 are up sharply year-on-year despite February’s earthquakes
TurkeyWagner's influence in Africa may prove exaggerated
US intelligence leaks have highlighted Western concerns over Russia's Wagner Group mercenary organisation in Africa
AfricaJordanian laws may restrict political space
Proposed legislative reforms present a complex picture but highlight risks to civil society and free speech
JordanNew Saudi airline will increase regional competition
Saudi Arabia announced plans to launch Riyadh Air, its second airline, to operate alongside the existing Saudia carrier
Saudi ArabiaAlternatives to a Tunisian IMF deal are few
The IMF said it is close to ensuring financing for a Tunisian programme, even as Tunisia's president's rejects its terms
TunisiaZimbabwe ruling party will shrug off smuggling expose
An undercover investigation by Al Jazeera has revealed Zimbabwean diplomats boasting of involvement in gold smuggling
ZimbabweGenAI could boost global economic productivity
Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) has promised new economic opportunities but also fuelled fear of job cuts
InternationalViews of US Mideast disengagement will drive reality
Despite evidence for the long-awaited shift towards a ‘post-American’ order, the pace and endpoint remain unclear
Middle East
