Middle East / Africa
New MTBPS may temper South Africa optimism
The Government of National Unity has issued its first Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement
South AfricaTripoli's ties with Italy will deepen
The Italian prime minister’s drive to stem migration underpins close engagement with the authorities in western Libya
LibyaIran’s monetary policy will likely remain unchanged
The central bank governor, who was first chosen by the previous president, has been reappointed
IranTrustee governance will continue in Turkey
The mayor of an Istanbul municipality was arrested and replaced by a ‘trustee’
TurkeyIMF growth forecasts for Middle East/North Africa ease
The IMF has lowered its growth forecasts for 2024 and 2025
Middle EastIvory Coast ban may weaken student political influence
The government has banned student unions in the country's university system
Ivory CoastFlawed election may reshape Mozambique’s politics
The ruling party has registered a stunning electoral victory in polls that have been widely denounced as deeply flawed
MozambiqueIsrael's government aims to manage the fiscal deficit
The war continues to strain government finances amid high inflation and a weakening investment climate
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