Middle East / Africa
Gas promises offer Mozambique some cause for optimism
The oil majors have signalled their intention to move ahead with Mozambique’s much-delayed flagship gas projects
MozambiqueCameroon's military may play key succession role
President Paul Biya's advanced age and fragile health raises questions over the presidential succession
CameroonFDI inflows to the United Arab Emirates will increase
A new foreign direct investment (FDI) strategy was launched with the aim of doubling FDI stocks by 2032
United Arab EmiratesIraq's cabinet may seek settlement for Kurdish oil
A recent cabinet decision on oil in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI) could set the ground for a compromise
IraqBotswana's new government may face familiar challenges
The opposition has won a shock election victory amid a major economic slump
BotswanaSyria’s Deraa will see persistent low-scale violence
The southern province has seen varying levels of instability since returning to government control in 2018
SyriaAfrican anger at France may decline in the long-term
A report has been released analysing the drivers of 'anti-French sentiment' in West Africa and the Sahel
FranceOman’s tax plans will create short term challenges
Oman will introduce personal income taxes for high earners according to local media reports
Oman
