Middle East / Africa

  • Aug 16
  • 2 min read

Pressure on opposition may increase in Ivory Coast

Two opposition figures have been arrested for allegedly threatening public order

Ivory Coast
  • Aug 16
  • 2 min read

US 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 States
  • Aug 15
  • 2 min read

Gaza 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

Israel
  • Aug 15
  • 2 min read

Africa’s monkeypox crisis response may face challenges

A major new monkeypox outbreak has been declared a global health emergency

Africa
  • Aug 15
  • 2 min read

Expenditure 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 Arabia
  • Aug 15
  • 2 min read

United 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 Emirates
  • Aug 15
  • 2 min read

Jordan’s budget deficit will increase sovereign debt

The budget deficit increased year-on-year in the first half of 2024

Jordan
  • Aug 15
  • 2 min read

Chinese will focus on green energy in North Africa

China is in the midst of a new investment surge in North Africa

North Africa