Middle East / Africa
Kenya-led mission will face difficulties in Haiti
Kenya’s president has launched a security support mission to Haiti which he says will “take a stand for humanity”
HaitiBahrain and Iran will resume diplomatic relations
Bahrain and Iran have started talks with the aim of resuming diplomatic relations
BahrainEconomic support will boost Egypt’s external position
International support is strengthening Egypt’s foreign exchange reserves and currency
EgyptRSF mobility may trouble Sudan’s army
The RSF has launched lightning raids across several battlefronts
SudanMali junta will attempt to neutralise top politicians
Ten opposition leaders have been placed in pre-trial detention on a variety of charges
MaliCentral bank cooperation will be key to AI readiness
The BIS has released a special annual report chapter on the impact of AI on the economy, finance and central banks
InternationalGuinea's Doumbouya will face growing discontent
The government has increasingly sought to suppress critical voices and political organisations
GuineaIran’s presidential election will go to a second round
Three candidates are leading the polls in the presidential election, which will result in second ballot on July 5
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