Middle East / Africa
Palestinian Hamas will signal defiance
Hamas's choice of new political leader reinforces the hold of the Gaza-based leadership over the group's decision making
PalestiniansTurkey’s Iraq campaign can be sustained indefinitely
Since 2022, Ankara has sought to expand its military operations in northern Iraq
IraqGhana may loosen purse strings after debt deal
Ghana's official creditors have consented to the government's debt restructuring deal made with private bondholders
GhanaPalestinian Hamas’s strength may be hard to assess
Israel has taken issue with a new report suggesting Hamas retains military capacities
PalestiniansShoigu talks will boost Moscow’s influence
Secretary of the Security Council Sergei Shoigu visited Iran and Azerbaijan for security talks
RussiaGulf states’ non-oil sector will grow more slowly
The non-oil sector PMIs across the Gulf states all show slowing business activity
Gulf statesConsumer prices will fall through 2024 in Turkey
Annual consumer inflation fell faster than expected in July 2024
TurkeyUganda’s opposition may face sustained crackdown
Following anti-government protests, the government has started to move against opposition activists
Uganda
