Middle East / Africa
Talon may have third-term ambitions in Benin
The authorities have arrested a prominent businessman and a former minister accused of plotting a coup d'etat
BeninIsrael’s interest rate may stay static in short term
Economic growth has slowed more sharply than previously thought, while inflation remains above target
IsraelEgypt’s economy will benefit from Saudi investment
Egypt and Saudi Arabia have signed agreements to deepen trade and investment ties
EgyptQatar’s constitutional change would have little impact
Emir Al Thani is proposing to revert to a fully appointed Shura Council
QatarAbuse allegations may weaken UN legitimacy in CAR
Media investigations suggest that sexual abuse by UN peacekeepers in CAR may be much more widespread than reported
Central African RepublicAfrican industrialisation goals may prove elusive
Many African states are returning to an emphasis on industrialisation in their economic development programmes
AfricaIsraeli strikes on Iran could be delayed
Indirect talks with the United States are suspended as Israel continues to threaten retaliatory strikes
IranGhana polling suggests Bawumia faces uphill struggle
A new tracking poll has Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia trailing former President John Mahama in the presidential race
Ghana
