Middle East / Africa
Congo-Rwanda truce may struggle for traction
Talks have produced a new ceasefire deal between the neighbours but many of the conflict's key drivers remain unresolved
Congo-KinshasaTurkey may be slow to halt dual-use exports to Russia
The United States threatened Turkey with secondary sanctions over transfers of dual-use goods to Russia
TurkeyIran unlikely to receive significant Russian weaponry
Media reports suggest that Russia has started transferring advanced air-defence systems to Iran
RussiaAfghan refugees in Iran will face more violence
Afghan refugees face deportation from 17 provinces in Iran
IranIraq’s legislative agenda will prove controversial
Parliament is working through amendments to two major laws that are sparking much domestic debate
IraqQatar will invest further in critical minerals
Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund has invested USD180mn in a critical mineral investment vehicle
QatarRiyadh will accelerate labour market reforms
The cabinet has moved forward with changes to the country’s labour law
Saudi ArabiaSouth Sudan election delay looks ever-more likely
The electoral commission says it has no funding to conduct voter registration
South Sudan
