Middle East / Africa
Growth in the Gulf states' fintech sector will rebound
Growth in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) fintech sector has slowed in line with global investment
Gulf statesBiya's frail health may pose Cameroon stability risk
Concerns over President Paul Biya's health have fed public speculation over his longevity and the political future
CameroonIsraeli strikes will constrain Iran’s capacity to act
Israel's attacks were significant. and they aimed at destroying air defence systems and disrupting missile production
IsraelGrey listing will add cost in Middle East/North Africa
The Financial Action Task Force has grey listed Algeria and Lebanon while commending Oman for its compliance
Middle EastEconomic situation in Aden will grow more critical
Efforts by the government and the central bank to halt the drop in the riyal's value have not fared well
YemenIMF fiscal advice for Africa may yield few gains
The IMF released its most recent economic outlook for Sub-Saharan Africa
AfricaAlgeria will dismiss EU complaints about market access
The government's policies aim at boosting domestic production, but they are also raising difficulties with the EU
AlgeriaZambia faces political interference in the judiciary
The government is pressuring the courts to ban the former president from running for election again
Zambia
