Middle East / Africa

Recent polling data suggests overall support for democracy remains strong, but has declined in some countries

The authorities have opened a major bidding round for offshore, shallow water and onshore oil blocks

Reducing inflation may be insufficient to reverse the impact of economic discontent on President Erdogan's popularity

Lithium prices have fallen markedly over the last year, as surging supply has outpaced rising demand

Israel struck Yemen to convey a message of persistent strength and willingness to hit back hard over civilian deaths

Iran and Sudan's exchange of ambassadors highlights the need for both sides to strengthen their international ties

Inmates in a Dakar prison have initiated a hunger strike to protest their conditions and treatment

The government has taken several recent decisions to signal interest in boosting the country’s ties with the region