Middle East / Africa
Somalia awaits outcome of crucial NCC meeting
Federal authorities and regional leaders are gathering in Mogadishu at a moment of high political tensions
SomaliaMedium-run views do not see ultra-low rates returning
The BIS has highlighted a number of factors that will pressure inflation upwards over the medium term
InternationalChagos islands return may ease UK-Mauritius strains
The United Kingdom will return the Chagos Islands to Mauritius following decades of pressure
MauritiusDespite risks, Israel may intensify Hezbollah attacks
Israel is pressing on with air strikes on Lebanon, now accompanied by ground incursions, to degrade Hezbollah
IsraelMalawi VP’s death diminishes prospects for change
Following the vice president's death, the September 2025 presidential election looks likely to be a two-horse race
MalawiAll-out war could follow Iran’s strikes on Israel
Iranian ballistic missiles yesterday penetrated Israel’s Iron Dome defensive shield
IranLebanon’s sects may leverage a weakened Hezbollah
Christian leaders are signalling a renewed drive to fill the vacant presidency
LebanonJoint Force aims to ease pressure on Sudan’s El Fasher
Elements from the Darfur Joint Force have attacked the Rapid Support Forces outside of El Fasher
Sudan
