Middle East / Africa
Washington may set a high price in Congo talks
The Congolese and US governments have begun pursuing talks over a minerals-for-security deal
Congo-KinshasaLebanese Hezbollah faces unrelenting push to disarm
Washington is pressing Beirut to deal with Hezbollah's weapons
LebanonJordan will remain reliant on donor support
The World Bank has announced a new support package
JordanChurch criticisms may hurt Ivorian election legitimacy
An influential Catholic Church figure has levelled criticism at the independence of the electoral commission
Ivory CoastFaster energy demand growth tests transition progress
Energy demand growth is strongest where the energy transition is weakest, limiting climate change adaptation
InternationalTight Israel-Trump ties no defence against policy gaps
There are signs of daylight between Israeli and US positions on Iran, Turkey and tariffs
IsraelIran-US talks could ease regional tensions for now
Washington and Tehran have claimed different types of talks, direct or indirect, set for April 12
IranEthiopia-Tigray appointment offers hope for detente
The prime minister has appointed a new head of the Tigray Interim Administration
Ethiopia
