Middle East / Africa
Abu Dhabi’s human rights reputation faces a challenge
After a “fundamentally unfair” trial, 43 people are sentenced to life imprisonment
United Arab EmiratesFactionalism will further hamper Sudan peace efforts
A flurry of new peace initiatives are struggling for traction as Sudan’s war grinds on
SudanNigeria court ruling may weaken state governments
The Supreme Court today ruled that federal government funding for local governments should be paid directly to them
NigeriaDiffering IEA/OPEC oil views reflect high uncertainty
The IEA continues to expect far weaker oil demand growth in coming months than OPEC does
InternationalDigital economy decarbonisation will be challenging
The UNCTAD Digital Economy report focuses on ways of reducing the environmental costs of digitalisation
InternationalSaudi stability will enable economic progress
Despite regional challenges, the country's outlook is relatively positive for the next twelve months
Saudi ArabiaParty fractures will shape Sierra Leone reforms
Recommendations on electoral reform have been delivered to President Julius Maada Bio
Sierra LeoneTurkey’s space programme may prove too ambitious
The launch of the first domestically produced telecommunications satellite highlights Ankara’s growing space ambitions
Turkey
