Middle East / Africa
Lebanon now moves to the next governing hurdle
The president is going to name a prime minister to form a new government
LebanonMondlane’s Mozambique return puts pressure on Frelimo
The opposition leader received a massive show of popular support upon returning from exile
MozambiqueTensions may hamper new Somali peacekeeping mission
The transition to a new peacekeeping mission is underway, but crucial details remain unresolved
SomaliaOuattara could secure a fourth term in Ivory Coast
President Alassane Ouattara gave a speech strongly hinting that he may seek a fourth term
Ivory CoastOpposition may face crackdown after Chad palace attack
A group of youths assaulted the presidential palace, although the circumstances surrounding the event remain confused
ChadIraq will become even more important to Iran
Iran appears to be weighing in on recent media reports suggesting pressure on Iraq to disband the PMF
IraqJournalist release could help ease Iran-West relations
Iran freed an Italian journalist yesterday after intense diplomatic action by the Italian authorities
IranNew fighting may inflame Congo’s M23 conflict
After a breakdown in peace talks, fighting between the army and M23 has resumed in North Kivu
Congo-Kinshasa
