Middle East / Africa

  • Jul 1
  • 2 min read

Investor confidence in Turkey should improve slowly

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has removed Turkey from its 'grey list'

Turkey
  • Jul 1
  • 2 min read

Egypt’s power cuts will force energy diversification

The June 29-30 EU-Egypt investment conference prioritised opportunities in the renewable energy sector among other areas

Egypt
  • Jul 1
  • 2 min read

Senegal's Faye will likely move to dissolve parliament

The National Assembly cancelled a budget debate after Prime Minister Sonko refused to deliver a major policy speech

Senegal
  • Jul 1
  • 2 min read

Soft landing for global economy but many risks persist

The BIS signals that while a soft landing remains on track, monetary and fiscal policy will be historically tight ahead

International
  • Jun 28
  • 2 min read

Lebanon’s Hezbollah is still betting on deterrence

Since Israel's push into Rafah, Hezbollah has intensified its attacks against northern Israel, risking an all-out war

Lebanon
  • Jun 28
  • 2 min read

Digitally delivered services will grow rapidly

The WTO and World Bank have held a three-day meeting to help developing economies trade more in digital services

International
  • Jun 28
  • 2 min read

US sanctions on Iran will have a limited impact

The latest set of US sanctions targets the transport of petroleum and petrochemical products

Iran
  • Jun 28
  • 2 min read

Middle East/North Africa remittance inflows will grow

Official inward remittance flows to Egypt in 2023 were curtailed by the currency’s over valuation

Middle East