Middle East / Africa
Ivory Coast electoral roll dispute may raise tensions
Authorities have begun a three-week voter registration drive that the opposition claims is too short and not impartial
Ivory CoastThe gold price rally likely has further to run
The gold price keeps passing records due to central bank demand, US rate cut expectations and high geopolitical tensions
InternationalSudan war threatens Chad's political stability
The war in Sudan and especially escalating fighting around El Fasher have increased political tensions in Chad
ChadDeath of Palestinian leader may not bring war's end
Israel has dealt Hamas a symbolic blow with the death of its leader Yahya Sinwar
PalestiniansMore scrutiny may not alter Israel’s Gaza strategy
The situation in northern Gaza is increasingly precarious, but Israel is intent on preventing Hamas from regrouping
IsraelTurkey’s interest rates should ease from early 2025
Falling inflation has not triggered a cut in interest rates yet
TurkeyBahrain will have to cut budgetary spending
The IMF has raised concerns about the deteriorating fiscal position and increasing government debt
BahrainEgypt is still on path of IMF reforms
The government has so far maintained a commitment to several IMF reforms, especially regarding fuel subsidies
Egypt
