Middle East / Africa

  • Sep 24
  • 2 min read

Mojtaba Khamenei may not succeed his father in Iran

The supreme leader’s son has withdrawn from his teaching role

Iran
  • Sep 24
  • 2 min read

Turkish efforts to lift US arms ban will intensify

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called on Washington to remove defence procurement restrictions imposed on Turkey

Turkey
  • Sep 24
  • 2 min read

Abu Dhabi-US ties will grow despite divisive issues

The US designation of the United Arab Emirates as a “major defence partner” is an important boost to bilateral ties

United Arab Emirates
  • Sep 24
  • 2 min read

Censure will inflame Kenya’s Ruto-Gachagua battle

A censure motion has been brought against the deputy president, who has warned of a plot to oust him

Kenya
  • Sep 24
  • 2 min read

South Sudan poll delay overshadows growing instability

South Sudan has delayed elections scheduled for December 2024 for a further two years

South Sudan
  • Sep 24
  • 2 min read

Burkinabe coup accusations may worsen regional ties

Authorities claim to have foiled significant efforts to overthrow the junta

Burkina Faso
  • Sep 23
  • 1 min read

Ivory Coast's Ouattara may seek a fourth term

Supporters of President Alassane Ouattara are calling on him to run for a fourth presidential term in 2025

Ivory Coast
  • Sep 23
  • 2 min read

Tourism will grow in economic importance in Oman

Tourism numbers have recovered strongly from their 2021 low, driven by proactive government policies

Oman