Middle East / Africa
Biya's frail health may pose Cameroon stability risk
Concerns over President Paul Biya's health have fed public speculation over his longevity and the political future
CameroonIsraeli strikes will constrain Iran’s capacity to act
Israel's attacks were significant. and they aimed at destroying air defence systems and disrupting missile production
IsraelGrey listing will add cost in Middle East/North Africa
The Financial Action Task Force has grey listed Algeria and Lebanon while commending Oman for its compliance
Middle EastEconomic situation in Aden will grow more critical
Efforts by the government and the central bank to halt the drop in the riyal's value have not fared well
YemenIMF fiscal advice for Africa may yield few gains
The IMF released its most recent economic outlook for Sub-Saharan Africa
AfricaAlgeria will contain fallout of lone terrorist attack
The government has not commented on a terrorist attack against a Swiss tourist that occurred on October 11
AlgeriaFrelimo will defend victory in flawed Mozambique poll
The ruling party has swept the general elections but the opposition has levelled credible accusations of fraud
MozambiqueDonor support will ease Lebanon’s budgetary problems
The international community has pledged around USD1bn in humanitarian and military support
Lebanon