Middle East / Africa
Senegal's government will seek to appease Sufi orders
Senegal's new government has taken office with more distant ties to powerful Sufi religious orders than its predecessors
SenegalIneffective missiles reduce impact of Iranian strikes
Analysis by a US-based group claims that Iranian missiles are less accurate than previously claimed
IranLebanon will likely be grey-listed in October
The former central bank governor’s arrest on corruption charges could be linked to efforts to stop grey-listing
LebanonLibya’s central bank crisis could get brief reprieve
The UN is working to bridge differences over the central bank governor, as oil production drops significantly
LibyaPost office problems add to South Africa’s troubles
In business rescue since 2023, the post office is on the verge of going into liquidation
South AfricaTunisia’s electoral commission risks credibility loss
Campaigning for the upcoming presidential elections will start on September 14
TunisiaTurkey inches toward BRICS membership
A Justice and Development Party spokesman validated reports that Turkey applied to join the group
TurkeyRebel splits in CAR will weaken Bozize's influence
The military leadership of the CPC, a major rebel group has decided to break from former President Francois Bozize
Central African Republic