Middle East / Africa

  • Jun 21
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Niger's fraglity threatens long-term mining prospects

The ruling military authorities have revoked the French state-owned Orano mining firm's licence for a major uranium mine

Niger
  • Jun 20
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Gulf states' ties with Iraqi Kurdistan face limits

Ties between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Iraqi Kurdistan will be limited by political and security factors

Gulf states
  • Jun 20
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Risks of Hezbollah strikes against Cyprus will be low

Hezbollah’s threats against the island mark an escalation

Cyprus
  • Jun 20
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Millionaires will favour Abu Dhabi as a destination

The United Arab Emirates will outperform other countries in attracting high net worth individuals

United Arab Emirates
  • Jun 20
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Pipeline fix would ease South Sudan pressures

Authorities say repairs on South Sudan’s ruptured oil pipeline are nearing completion

South Sudan
  • Jun 20
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Global FDI flows will improve very modestly this year

UNCTAD expects global FDI flows to pick up modestly this year after a decline of more than 10% last year

International
  • Jun 20
  • 2 min read

Chad ammunition depot explosion may hurt government

A major ammunition depot in N'Djamena has been destroyed following a fire

Chad
  • Jun 20
  • 2 min read

Antitrust probe is a key risk for Apple’s AI ambition

Apple has announced 'Apple Intelligence' as its response to the artificial intelligence boom

International