Middle East / Africa
Internal struggles may weaken Angola's MPLA
Senior personalities in the ruling MPLA are beginning to position themselves to succeed President Joao Lourenco
AngolaSaudi Arabia's labour market reform will face tests
Decades of labour market reform have failed to alter significantly the domination of private-sector jobs by expatriates
Saudi ArabiaIran will seek to limit regional tensions
President Pezeshkian opened a two-day visit to Qatar yesterday
IranSomalia 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
Malawi
