Middle East / Africa
BDP push to amend Botswana’s constitution may backfire
Unpopular and unsuccessful proposed constitutional changes are now likely to become an election issue
BotswanaIsrael will push Hezbollah even harder
Israel is in a position to leverage the tactical success of the past two days in Lebanon to weaken Hezbollah further
IsraelRussia and Iran will sign new partnership agreement
President Putin approved the draft agreement on strategic partnership between Russia and Iran
RussiaYemen’s government will hit again at Huthi revenues
In a first in the Middle East, Starlink satellite internet services will be available in Yemen
YemenMiddle East interest rates will follow US rate cuts
Most regional countries with currencies pegged to the US dollar cut their benchmark interest rates yesterday
Middle EastNiger's security forces may face increasing strain
Military sources report attacks from various armed groups at different geographical extremities of the country
NigerSomalia’s domestic divisions may deepen further
Differences over policy towards Ethiopia are starting to open old faultlines
SomaliaCurrent account surplus will allow Oman to reduce debt
Oman’s trade surplus fell slightly as import growth outperformed export growth
Oman
