Middle East / Africa
Algeria will contain fallout of lone terrorist attack
The government has not commented on a terrorist attack against a Swiss tourist that occurred on October 11
AlgeriaFrelimo will defend victory in flawed Mozambique poll
The ruling party has swept the general elections but the opposition has levelled credible accusations of fraud
MozambiqueDonor support will ease Lebanon’s budgetary problems
The international community has pledged around USD1bn in humanitarian and military support
LebanonMali junta will seek increased control over gold mines
Mali's junta and Barrick Gold Corporation are embroiled in a major dispute
MaliEscaping "low-growth, high-debt path" will be tricky
The IMF meetings warned about the “low-growth, high-debt path" ahead and historically weak trade
InternationalNigeria oil and tax reforms may face hurdles
Nigeria has introduced a series of tax incentives for oil investment and proposals for overhauling the income tax system
NigeriaAttack on Turkey's TUSAS could derail PKK talks
The Turkish government blamed the Kurdistan Workers Party for an attack on the Turkish Aerospace Industries headquarters
TurkeyCongo constitutional reform plans will raise concerns
The president has lent his voice to proposals for a constitutional reform process
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