Middle East / Africa
Ethiopia’s Amhara conflict may enter crucial stage
With the war in Amhara still dragging on, the government has launched a new offensive
EthiopiaIsrael’s relations with UNRWA will come to a head
Israel's relations with UNRWA have soured significantly after the Hamas attacks on October 7, 2023
IsraelIran’s diplomacy unlikely to stop Israeli retaliation
Foreign Minister Araghchi has visited Gulf Arab neighbours Saudi Arabia and Qatar
IranMali may organise elections in 2025
A draft finance bill for 2025 has allocated funds for holding elections
MaliSouth Africa court ruling adds to Transnet’s woes
The courts have ordered the suspension of a planned privatisation of Africa’s largest port
South AfricaLebanon could face a protracted Israel-Hezbollah war
Despite Israeli strikes and setbacks, Hezbollah has signalled readiness, and the ability, to fight on
LebanonJordan's continued power-sector success faces hurdles
Jordan has successfully built a reliable electricity sector despite its lack of hydrocarbons and capital
JordanUS-Angola ties will grow despite Biden postponement
President Joe Biden has postponed a planned visit to Angola
Angola
