Middle East / Africa
Sall may struggle to beat Pastef in Senegal election
Former President Macky Sall will head the opposition list for the upcoming legislative election
SenegalRussia 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
YemenRussia’s relations with Egypt will face limits
Russia and Egypt have grown closer as both countries seek to diversify their range of foreign partnerships
RussiaMali'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
Cameroon
