Middle East / Africa
RSF defection may inflame Sudan’s Gezira conflict
The defection of a senior RSF commander in Gezira has triggered a wave of RSF reprisals
SudanTalks with West African jihadists may not work
Amadou Koufa, the number two leader of West Africa's JNIM jihadist insurgency, gave his first media interview
West AfricaGlobal growth trend is stable amid high uncertainties
The IMF sees stable but underwhelming global growth, with most major economies improving but China and US growth slowing
InternationalHigh uncertainty, low asset volatility raises risks
The IMF Financial Stability report highlights the disconnect between high uncertainties and relatively low volatility
InternationalTurkey’s electric vehicle sector will grow slowly
The government is prioritising protecting domestic vehicle production and exports over promoting electric vehicle use
TurkeyTanzania’s opposition may face growing pressures
An ongoing crackdown on the opposition has exposed its vulnerability and weaknesses
TanzaniaRisk of Lebanese civil and sectarian unrest will rise
Growing pressure against a displaced Shiite community could sow seeds of instability
LebanonMondlane may struggle to fight flawed Mozambique poll
The opposition and observers have alleged that Mozambique’s October 9 polls were marred by fraud
Mozambique
