Middle East / Africa
IMF deal spells confidence in Morocco's economy
The IMF approved a two-year USD5bn, credit line for Morocco
MoroccoSenegal's Macky Sall is likely to run for a third term
Fears over President Macky Sall's third term ambitions have led to the creation of a new opposition coalition
SenegalYemen's north-south economic divide will persist
UN funding efforts for Yemen have fallen short of targets, while Saudi-Huthi talks took place on a new ceasefire
YemenUganda coffee sector restructuring faces resistance
The government's efforts to boost local processing of coffee beans destined for export have faced multiple challenges
UgandaLebanon’s dual crisis will degrade public security
Financial shortfalls drive up crime and demotivate the underpaid security forces, with political leadership lacking
LebanonLibya's energy sector may gradually grow
Libya's National Oil Company (NOC) launched a plan to increase oil production and focus more on gas and renewables
LibyaGulf prime ministers’ roles will ensure the status quo
Prime ministers in the Gulf Cooperation Council states are highly visible representatives of the ruling families
Gulf statesKenya faces fiscal challenges in 2023
A recent delay in paying public-sector salaries underscores the severe fiscal pressures the government faces
Kenya
