Middle East / Africa
Turkey will balance Turkic solidarity and Beijing ties
Turkey’s foreign minister is visiting China in his first trip since taking office
TurkeyRenewable energy capacity will not be tripled by 2030
The IEA assessment of renewable energy plans worldwide confirms that the target to triple capacity by 2030 is unfeasible
InternationalQatar-US ties could strengthen despite Hamas relations
Qatar-US relations could strengthen despite Doha's close ties with Hamas
QatarKano emirate battle could have Nigeria-wide impact
Kano's governor has reinstated Kano Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II, initiating a dispute over a key position in state politics
NigeriaANC faces tough South Africa post-election talks
The ANC lost its majority in the May 29 election, for the first time since South Africa became a democracy
South AfricaUS president raises pressure for an Israel-Hamas deal
On May 31, US President Joe Biden presented what he described as an Israeli proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza
IsraelKuwaiti crown prince appointment breaks with tradition
The crown prince’s appointment opens the way for other branches of the royal family but keeps power within its control
KuwaitSaudi foreign investment drive will likely pick up
Riyadh’s programme to attract foreign company headquarters will improve
Saudi Arabia
