Middle East / Africa
Iran’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
IsraelBRICS unlikely to offer Russia extra support
The annual BRICS summit held in Russia last week delivered few meaningful initiatives
RussiaTies between Iran and the EU will deteriorate further
EU-Iranian relations worsened following the execution of a dual Iranian-German national
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