Middle East / Africa

  • Oct 8
  • 2 min read

Ethiopia’s Tigray tensions may come to the boil

The two duelling factions in Tigray are now openly contesting the regional government

Ethiopia
  • Oct 8
  • 2 min read

Russia will seek to shape Iran’s Middle East actions

President Vladimir Putin is set to meet Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Turkmenistan on Friday

Russia
  • Oct 8
  • 2 min read

Lebanon’s economy could contract by one-quarter

The World Bank is looking to release up to USD100mn in emergency funding

Lebanon
  • Oct 8
  • 2 min read

Morocco will push back against European court ruling

The European Court of Justice has decided against an EU trade agreement with Morocco

Morocco
  • Oct 8
  • 2 min read

Bahrain’s economy will grow more slowly in 2024

Economic activity slowed in the second quarter as the oil sector contracted sharply

Bahrain
  • Oct 8
  • 2 min read

Sall may struggle to beat Pastef in Senegal election

Former President Macky Sall will head the opposition list for the upcoming legislative election

Senegal
  • Oct 7
  • 6 min read

Russia is unlikely to support the Huthis militarily

Russia's approach to Yemen is shaped by longstanding ties with different groups and deep engagement with the Gulf states

Yemen
  • Oct 7
  • 7 min read

Russia’s relations with Egypt will face limits

Russia and Egypt have grown closer as both countries seek to diversify their range of foreign partnerships

Russia