Middle East / Africa

  • Oct 23
  • 2 min read

Turkey's US sanctions evasion to remain a thorny issue

A US appeals court ruled against Halkbank’s sovereign immunity claim in the Iran 'gold-for-oil' case

Turkey
  • Oct 23
  • 2 min read

Turkey’s over-valued lira will curtail export growth

The government is attempting to boost export growth, which is being dampened by the exchange rate

Turkey
  • Oct 23
  • 2 min read

RSF defection may inflame Sudan’s Gezira conflict

The defection of a senior RSF commander in Gezira has triggered a wave of RSF reprisals

Sudan
  • Oct 23
  • 2 min read

Talks with West African jihadists may not work

Amadou Koufa, the number two leader of West Africa's JNIM jihadist insurgency, gave his first media interview

West Africa
  • Oct 23
  • 2 min read

Global growth trend is stable amid high uncertainties

The IMF sees stable but underwhelming global growth, with most major economies improving but China and US growth slowing

International
  • Oct 23
  • 2 min read

High uncertainty, low asset volatility raises risks

The IMF Financial Stability report highlights the disconnect between high uncertainties and relatively low volatility

International
  • Oct 22
  • 7 min read

Turkey’s electric vehicle sector will grow slowly

The government is prioritising protecting domestic vehicle production and exports over promoting electric vehicle use

Turkey
  • Oct 22
  • 7 min read

Tanzania’s opposition may face growing pressures

An ongoing crackdown on the opposition has exposed its vulnerability and weaknesses

Tanzania