Middle East / Africa
Mali's junta may fail to change its war strategy
Jihadists launched a major raid on Bamako, inflicting serious military losses
MaliProlonged high costs will hit tourism rebound momentum
Tourism has recovered strongly in 2023 and 2024 but faces headwinds from high costs and geopolitical tensions
InternationalThere is no end in sight to Israel-Hamas war
Despite Israel significantly destroying Hamas's capabilities, the group is still fighting Israel in Gaza and elsewhere
IsraelResolution of Congo’s eastern conflict remains elusive
Kinshasa and Kigali have again traded accusations over responsibility for the continuation of the conflict in DRC's east
Congo-KinshasaBiya's succession risks instability in Cameroon
President Paul Biya, aged 91, has missed several planned international engagements, generating rumours over his health
CameroonJordan-United Arab Emirates deal will boost trade
A trade and investment agreement with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was signed in Amman yesterday
JordanWagner loses control of CAR-South Sudan militia
A pan-national Azande militia has discarded its Russian handlers and is operating on the South Sudan-CAR border
South SudanLebanon’s displaced will challenge the government
Israel's strikes have resulted in mass displacement from the south, and reconstruction needs will also be high
Lebanon
