Middle East / Africa
Niger's security forces may face increasing strain
Military sources report attacks from various armed groups at different geographical extremities of the country
NigerSomalia’s domestic divisions may deepen further
Differences over policy towards Ethiopia are starting to open old faultlines
SomaliaCurrent account surplus will allow Oman to reduce debt
Oman’s trade surplus fell slightly as import growth outperformed export growth
OmanIraq's religious authorities will grow in influence
Despite objections, Shia political forces are moving forward with a bill to amend the country's personal status law
IraqDivisive politics will undermine Somalia’s security
As Somalia prepares to welcome another new peacekeeping mission, long-standing security shortfalls persist
SomaliaAn Israeli-Hezbollah war looms closer than ever
Hezbollah is again having to weigh the urgency of responding forcefully to an Israeli attack against the risk of war
LebanonHungary may feel the heat for Hezbollah pager sabotage
An obscure Hungary-based company was allegedly involved in manufacturing exploding pagers
HungaryThe United Arab Emirates will expand its AI plans
Plans for two institutes aimed at promoting the responsible use of AI were announced yesterday
United Arab Emirates
