Middle East / Africa
Iraq's oil output will grow despite challenges
The government is seeking foreign investment to develop the country's oilfields
IraqIsrael's political divisions will deepen
A successful hostage release operation did not ultimately stop minister Benny Gantz from quitting the government
IsraelHardliner is favourite to win Iran’s presidency
The expected low turnout in the presidential election will boost the chances of a hardline conservative candidates
IranCrisis with Benin may impact Niger's growth prospects
A border and oil shipment dispute between Niger and Benin has recently escalated with the arrest of Nigerien personnel
NigerIsrael move may harm Colombia’s coal sector
Colombia’s president is taking a strong stance on Israel, but that will likely come at a cost
ColombiaEgypt will focus on boosting industrial output
With the economy on firmer grounds, the government has an opportunity to strengthen its manufacturing base
EgyptCrypto will gain strength in the United Arab Emirates
The success of developing the United Arab Emirates as a crypto hub will depend on three external challenges
United Arab EmiratesSouth Africa unity government talks will be fraught
President Ramaphosa announced that the ANC will seek to create a unity government after it lost its governing majority
South Africa
