Middle East / Africa
Border incursions will put pressure on South Sudan
Reports suggest South Sudan has recently suffered border incursions from both Sudan and Uganda
South SudanNigerian fuel prices are likely to increase further
The state-owned oil company NNPCL has increased petrol prices by 50% following recurring shortages and a debt crisis
NigeriaNorth Macedonia to forge ties for short-term benefits
As it quarrels with Bulgaria and Greece, Skopje is courting Hungary, Serbia and Turkey
North MacedoniaDemand concerns weigh on oil prices and OPEC+ plans
Recent oil price falls have prompted OPEC+ to delay its plan to return more oil to the market next month
InternationalDebt issuance will be strong in the Gulf states
Government related debt issuance in the Gulf states has been strong in 2024, led by Saudi Arabia
Gulf statesOld patterns continue to underpin China-Africa ties
The ninth iteration of Beijing’s landmark Africa development summit echoes longstanding themes
AfricaEgyptian-Turkish ties are set for a further boost
Cairo and Ankara have maintained a positive trajectory in bilateral ties
EgyptChinese security ties with Africa will grow
Improved security relations are on the agenda of many African delegations at the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation
Africa
