Middle East / Africa
Prospects for East Africa and the Great Lakes in 2025
The region faces multiple political, economic and security crises, which look likely to persist into 2025
East AfricaProspects for Egypt in 2025
Egypt is playing an assertive role in dealing with an array of regional issues, while the economy is a major priority
EgyptIncoming US appointees will embolden Israel’s settlers
US President-elect Donald Trump announced two significant appointments of relevance to the Middle East
IsraelAlgerian-European trade ties may remain fractious
Algeria has decided to resume trade with Spain, while talks are still likely on the EU-Algerian Association Agreement
AlgeriaQatar will focus on raising its global profile
A series of appointments to state agencies and a cabinet reshuffle were announced yesterday
QatarViolent rhetoric will mar upcoming Senegal polls
Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has walked back earlier calls for his supporters to retaliate violently against rivals
SenegalSomaliland elections may prove consequential
The breakaway Republic of Somaliland is holding presidential polls after a two-year delay
SomaliaTurkish hopes of US exit from Syria may be misplaced
Ankara hopes Trump will withdraw US forces from Syria, but his cabinet picks signal otherwise
Turkey
