Middle East / Africa
Yemen's southern forces will face further challenges
The Southern Transitional Council is doubling down on its ultimate objective of restoring an independent state
YemenFrench image management in Africa faces challenges
France's new Africa strategy aims, in part, to improve France's image on the continent
AfricaIran will acquire more Russian weaponry
A jet deal further enhances the deepening military relationship between two internationally sanctioned countries
IranIPO activity in the Gulf states will be strong in 2023
IPO activity in the Gulf states recorded its second-highest ever level in 2022, against global trends
Gulf statesChad's weak opposition will pose few threats to Deby
President Mahamat Idriss Deby has ruled Chad for two years
ChadEthiopia’s security reforms aim to consolidate power
The government wants to absorb regional paramilitary forces within the national security forces
EthiopiaEgypt's Suez Canal will help relieve economic troubles
Suez Canal revenues show major year-on-year increases, and are projected to reach USD9bn in 2023
EgyptTemporary weakness obscures long-term lithium growth
Lithium prices have fallen sharply this year, triggered by China’s EV subsidies ending
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