Middle East / Africa
Burkina Faso jihadists may strike larger targets
A jihadist attack on the village of Barsalogho has killed hundreds of people
Burkina FasoFloods will exacerbate Sudan’s humanitarian crisis
Widespread flooding has caused death, displacement and damage to infrastructure
SudanNigeria fuel subsidies may boost black market
Authorities have promised to crack down on privately owned filling stations selling petrol above specified price levels
NigeriaTrade disputes complicate integration in East Africa
A new wave of trade disputes has swept across the East Africa region
East AfricaInfectious disease risks rising in Palestinian Gaza
Dire sanitation conditions among the displaced in Gaza is threatening the resurgence of long dormant diseases
PalestiniansSaudi investment fund will drive diversification
The government is increasingly reliant on the country’s sovereign wealth fund amid persistent fiscal deficits
Saudi ArabiaSouth Africa health compact may fuel fears of conflict
The presidency has signed off on a controversial new health compact despite opposition from key stakeholders
South AfricaNew coalition may strengthen Senegalese opposition
A collection of some 40 opposition formations has announced the creation of a new political coalition
Senegal
