Middle East / Africa

  • Sep 23
  • 2 min read

Tunisia moves to clip administrative court’s authority

Ahead of the October 6 elections, the authorities are intensifying repressive measures, but these are sparking protests

Tunisia
  • Sep 23
  • 2 min read

Support from banks will aid nuclear energy expansion

The world’s largest banks have pledged to support nuclear power

International
  • Sep 20
  • 8 min read

Cornered again, Hezbollah will struggle to avoid war

Leader Hassan Nasrallah has acknowledged the "unprecedented" hit suffered by Hezbollah, and Israel's technological edge

Lebanon
  • Sep 20
  • 7 min read

Turkmenistan will develop transit corridors

Turkmenistan has intensified efforts to participate in regional infrastructure projects

Turkmenistan
  • Sep 20
  • 7 min read

BDP push to amend Botswana’s constitution may backfire

Unpopular and unsuccessful proposed constitutional changes are now likely to become an election issue

Botswana
  • Sep 20
  • 2 min read

Monetary policy will ease as prices fall in Turkey

Turkey’s benchmark interest rate was maintained at 50% yesterday as inflationary pressures remain significant

Turkey
  • Sep 20
  • 2 min read

Senegal opposition protest will test its popularity

A coalition of opposition parties have called for protests next week over a planned November legislative election

Senegal
  • Sep 20
  • 2 min read

South Africa faces discontent over electricity prices

Plans to increase electricity prices are drawing opposition even from within government

South Africa