Middle East / Africa
Madagascar will face tensions ahead of municipal poll
Madagascar will hold municipal elections in December, following controversial May legislative polls
MadagascarPalestinian Gaza will receive very limited relief
The UN is quickly moving to prevent the spread of polio after the territory registered its first case in 25 years
PalestiniansStructural reforms will weigh on Egypt’s IMF loan
Despite improved conditions, the IMF warns of lingering downside risks that it argues will necessitate further reforms
EgyptTurkey’s security interests may dictate key road link
Turkey hosted a meeting on Baghdad’s Development Road project amid news of Iraqi military’s downing of a Turkish drone
TurkeyMilitary rapprochement may improve Nigeria-Niger ties
Nigeria and Niger have signed an agreement on improving security cooperation
NigerOman’s external position will help attract investment
Improved fiscal discipline and reduced government debt have resulted in Moody’s upgrading Oman’s sovereign outlook
OmanUganda opposition bill will fuel co-option fears
A draft bill seeks to change the way the leader of the opposition in parliament is selected
UgandaSouth Africa’s opposition dynamics will evolve further
A new populist opposition bloc has emerged but faces some internal disarray
South Africa
