Middle East / Africa
Escaping "low-growth, high-debt path" will be tricky
The IMF meetings warned about the “low-growth, high-debt path" ahead and historically weak trade
InternationalAttack on Turkey's TUSAS could derail PKK talks
The Turkish government blamed the Kurdistan Workers Party for an attack on the Turkish Aerospace Industries headquarters
TurkeyCongo constitutional reform plans will raise concerns
The president has lent his voice to proposals for a constitutional reform process
Congo-KinshasaWeakening economic growth could fuel protests in Iran
The rial is depreciating and stock prices are falling as markets worry about an impending all-out war with Israel
IranEU is unlikely to alter pact with Tunisia
The EU has come under renewed criticism because of its agreement with Tunisia
TunisiaBRICS summit delivers only modest support for Russia
The 16th annual BRICS summit in Kazan ends today without any substantive agreement among its members
RussiaNigeria oil and tax reforms may face hurdles
Nigeria has introduced a series of tax incentives for oil investment and proposals for overhauling the income tax system
NigeriaWith allies on the back foot, Syria may hedge its bets
Israel’s campaign to degrade Hezbollah capabilities has included strikes against the group in Syria
Syria
