Middle East / Africa
Pressure on opposition may increase in Ivory Coast
Two opposition figures have been arrested for allegedly threatening public order
Ivory CoastUS Democrats face Gaza protests at national convention
Kamala Harris is setting out her own position on Gaza amid Democratic dismay over staunch US support for Israel
United StatesGaza war talks will face the same daunting challenges
The United States, Qatar and Egypt are pushing for a breakthrough in a new round of talks on the Gaza war
IsraelAfrica’s monkeypox crisis response may face challenges
A major new monkeypox outbreak has been declared a global health emergency
AfricaExpenditure will challenge Riyadh's budget to 2030
A new report suggests that the government will reduce its investments in the oil sector but raise them elsewhere
Saudi ArabiaUnited Arab Emirates could slow its global port growth
Huthi attacks have contributed to a decline of almost 60% in DP World’s net profits
United Arab EmiratesJordan’s budget deficit will increase sovereign debt
The budget deficit increased year-on-year in the first half of 2024
JordanChinese will focus on green energy in North Africa
China is in the midst of a new investment surge in North Africa
North Africa