Middle East / Africa
Egypt will try to reassure markets on IMF commitments
The president has suggested that the IMF programme will have to take into consideration the impact of regional dynamics
EgyptLebanon’s budget will face a further shortfall
The government claims it needs USD250mn per month to help the internally displaced population
LebanonTurkey's US sanctions evasion to remain a thorny issue
A US appeals court ruled against Halkbank’s sovereign immunity claim in the Iran 'gold-for-oil' case
TurkeyTurkey’s over-valued lira will curtail export growth
The government is attempting to boost export growth, which is being dampened by the exchange rate
TurkeyRSF defection may inflame Sudan’s Gezira conflict
The defection of a senior RSF commander in Gezira has triggered a wave of RSF reprisals
SudanTalks with West African jihadists may not work
Amadou Koufa, the number two leader of West Africa's JNIM jihadist insurgency, gave his first media interview
West AfricaBurkina Faso security struggles will fuel inward turn
The government has announced a major wave of arrests of domestic enemies as part of a citizen denunciation campaign
Burkina FasoGlobal growth trend is stable amid high uncertainties
The IMF sees stable but underwhelming global growth, with most major economies improving but China and US growth slowing
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