Middle East / Africa
South Africa’s ANC bets on a fragile centrist pact
A new 'government of national unity' brings together historical rivals but excludes the main populist opposition parties
South AfricaAbu Dhabi's international expansion will increase
State-owned ADNOC will increase its international expansion particularly in gas and chemicals
United Arab EmiratesUS defence reliance on imported key minerals is a risk
The US arms sector relies on importing strategic materials, and the plans to ease this will take years to take effect
InternationalLebanon’s oil imports will slow energy transition
Lebanon reportedly plans to extend its oil imports agreement with Iraq until 2028
LebanonMalian deployment to Burkina Faso will boost alliance
A small contingent of Malian and Russian African Corps troops have deployed to Burkina Faso in response to army unrest
Burkina FasoWestern capitals will focus on energy cybersecurity
Cyberattacks such as the Colonial Pipeline attack in 2021 have highlighted the need to secure energy supply chains
InternationalFlawed dialogue may exacerbate Ethiopia’s divisions
A national dialogue continues despite entrenched opposition criticism of the process
EthiopiaFirst lady will play key political role in Nigeria
First Lady Remi Tinubu has significant political experience, including as a former senator
Nigeria
