Middle East / Africa

  • Aug 29
  • 2 min read

Nigeria labour leader arrest could generate unrest

Labour leader Joe Ajaero will today be questioned by police on a range of suspected offences linked to recent protests

Nigeria
  • Aug 29
  • 2 min read

Migration carries political risks for Spain’s Sanchez

Irregular immigration from western Africa to Spain has risen substantially this year

Spain
  • Aug 29
  • 2 min read

International forest revival methods will improve

Reforestation faces many challenges, but projects and studies are improving understanding of how best to move forward

International
  • Aug 28
  • 2 min read

Nigerian windfall tax will likely fail to meet targets

The government has proposed a windfall tax on the banking sector's forex gains

Nigeria
  • Aug 28
  • 2 min read

Israel-Hamas war could expand to the West Bank

Israel is moving to eliminate militant infrastructure and capabilities in Jenin, Tulkarem and Tubas

Palestinians
  • Aug 28
  • 2 min read

Kenya’s Odinga takes major step towards AU post

The veteran Kenyan opposition leader has launched a campaign to seek the AU’s top job

Africa
  • Aug 28
  • 2 min read

Iran-US talks face short-term political challenges

Iran’s leadership has indicated that it would talk with the United States about a new nuclear deal

Iran
  • Aug 28
  • 2 min read

Gas deal will improve Kuwait’s electricity supply

Kuwait and Qatar have agreed a new 15-year gas supply deal

Kuwait