Middle East / Africa
Historically elevated food prices are the new normal
The world food price index rose in September by the most since the Ukraine war first started
InternationalIran will seek to limit regional tensions
President Pezeshkian opened a two-day visit to Qatar yesterday
IranInternal struggles may weaken Angola's MPLA
Senior personalities in the ruling MPLA are beginning to position themselves to succeed President Joao Lourenco
AngolaSaudi Arabia's labour market reform will face tests
Decades of labour market reform have failed to alter significantly the domination of private-sector jobs by expatriates
Saudi ArabiaSomalia awaits outcome of crucial NCC meeting
Federal authorities and regional leaders are gathering in Mogadishu at a moment of high political tensions
SomaliaMedium-run views do not see ultra-low rates returning
The BIS has highlighted a number of factors that will pressure inflation upwards over the medium term
InternationalChagos islands return may ease UK-Mauritius strains
The United Kingdom will return the Chagos Islands to Mauritius following decades of pressure
MauritiusAll-out war could follow Iran’s strikes on Israel
Iranian ballistic missiles yesterday penetrated Israel’s Iron Dome defensive shield
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