Middle East / Africa
State election victory may boost Nigeria ruling party
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has won the off-cycle gubernatorial election in Edo State
NigeriaTanzania’s opposition faces worsening crackdown
Security forces have again arrested leading opposition figures
TanzaniaTunisia moves to clip administrative court’s authority
Ahead of the October 6 elections, the authorities are intensifying repressive measures, but these are sparking protests
TunisiaSupport from banks will aid nuclear energy expansion
The world’s largest banks have pledged to support nuclear power
InternationalCornered again, Hezbollah will struggle to avoid war
Leader Hassan Nasrallah has acknowledged the "unprecedented" hit suffered by Hezbollah, and Israel's technological edge
LebanonMonetary policy will ease as prices fall in Turkey
Turkey’s benchmark interest rate was maintained at 50% yesterday as inflationary pressures remain significant
TurkeySenegal opposition protest will test its popularity
A coalition of opposition parties have called for protests next week over a planned November legislative election
SenegalSouth Africa faces discontent over electricity prices
Plans to increase electricity prices are drawing opposition even from within government
South Africa
