Middle East / Africa
Zimbabwe’s ruling ZANU-PF moves to stifle dissent
Proposed new legislation heralds more restrictions on Zimbabwe’s beleaguered civil society
ZimbabweEgypt-Israel Rafah dialogue will be challenging
Rafah border crossing has been effectively closed since May 7, when Israel took control of its Palestinian side
EgyptYemeni tensions rise but fall short of war for now
The Aden-based authorities are taking more economic measures against the Huthis
YemenTurkey’s external position will improve through 2024
Tight monetary and fiscal policies will help strengthen Turkey’s external position
TurkeyTurkey may seek BRICS membership
Ankara is signalling its desire to seek closer relations with BRICS
TurkeyChilima’s death deals Malawi an unexpected blow
Vice-President Saulos Chilima is believed to have died in a plane crash
MalawiMali strikes highlight junta vulnerabilities
The government has released a labour leader from prison in response to demands from striking workers
MaliSudan faces risk of mass atrocities in El Fasher
North Darfur's capital is under siege by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces
Sudan
