Middle East / Africa
Lebanon’s budget will face a further shortfall
The government claims it needs USD250mn per month to help the internally displaced population
LebanonTurkey'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
TurkeyTurkey’s over-valued lira will curtail export growth
The government is attempting to boost export growth, which is being dampened by the exchange rate
TurkeyRSF defection may inflame Sudan’s Gezira conflict
The defection of a senior RSF commander in Gezira has triggered a wave of RSF reprisals
SudanTalks 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 AfricaGlobal 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
InternationalHigh uncertainty, low asset volatility raises risks
The IMF Financial Stability report highlights the disconnect between high uncertainties and relatively low volatility
InternationalTurkey’s electric vehicle sector will grow slowly
The government is prioritising protecting domestic vehicle production and exports over promoting electric vehicle use
Turkey
