Middle East / Africa
Saudi-Chinese defence ties will expand
A visit by the Saudi defence minister to Beijing underscores a commitment to deepening relations
Saudi ArabiaTense South Africa talks presage long-term challenges
Differences between the main parties involved in cabinet talks are delaying the establishment of a new government
South AfricaGhana may resist regional democratic backsliding
Ghana increasingly stands out as a stable democracy in a region marred by democratic backsliding and coups
GhanaEgypt's efforts to digitise the economy will be slow
The government wants to accelerate the country’s digitisation and to position it as a global transit hub for data
EgyptKenya discontent may simmer despite Ruto’s tax u-turn
The president has withdrawn a controversial new tax bill that sparked deadly nationwide protests
KenyaOfficer's death will fuel criticisms of Guinean junta
Former armed forces Chief-of-Staff Sadiba Koulibaly has died in custody
GuineaIran-Russia gas deal will be concluded quickly
A gas swap deal to import Russian gas to Iran is under negotiation
IranJordan’s security risks will rise as Gaza war drags on
Two arms caches found allegedly linked to Iranian groups highlight increased security risks
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