Middle East / Africa
More Israeli troops will move to the northern border
Movement of Israeli troops to the north increase the risks of a mis-step leading to all-out war with Hezbollah
IsraelNew insurgency risk will worry Niger authorities
Two rebel groups have launched attacks in recent days in northern and eastern Niger
NigerSomalia faces uncertain post-ATMIS future
The departure of the AU peacekeeping mission is looming, with no clear plan in place for the aftermath
SomaliaSolar panel food output to rise alongside solar energy
The use of solar panels on land to produce both solar energy and food has many benefits
InternationalBurkina Faso's junta may escalate repressive measures
A major jihadist attack has killed over 100 soldiers, inflaming growing unrest within the military
Burkina FasoIsrael will reduce interest rates slowly
Despite inflation within the target band, interest rates will not fall rapidly unless the Gaza conflict is resolved
IsraelHeavy hand will inflame Kenya’s tax troubles
Fresh protests over proposed new taxes have provoked an aggressive police response
KenyaEnergy change will be slow in Middle East/North Africa
Energy transition in the Middle East and North Africa will tend to be slow over the next few years
Middle East