Middle East / Africa
Demand for Congo’s minerals may spur more regulation
Existing disclosure regulations on metals deemed to be conflict minerals have not reduced conflict in Congo
Congo-KinshasaProspects for the global economy in 2025
Soft but solid trade, cautious monetary easing, gradually slowing services and fading fiscal power underpin the outlook
InternationalBretton Woods institutions may face African backlash
The World Bank and especially the IMF have gained renewed prominence in addressing Africa's macro-economic imbalances
AfricaA new Iraqi Kurdish cabinet will take time to emerge
Elections took place recently in the Kurdistan Region in Iraq
IraqAlgeria will move with energy exploration efforts
A new contract in the Czech Republic underlines continued European demand for Algerian gas
AlgeriaNew MTBPS may temper South Africa optimism
The Government of National Unity has issued its first Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement
South AfricaTripoli's ties with Italy will deepen
The Italian prime minister’s drive to stem migration underpins close engagement with the authorities in western Libya
LibyaIran’s monetary policy will likely remain unchanged
The central bank governor, who was first chosen by the previous president, has been reappointed
Iran
