Middle East / Africa
Falling tourism will raise Jordan’s economic risks
The Gaza War has hit tourist flows to Jordan, curtailing its ability to fund its trade deficit
JordanTonse Alliance split will fuel uncertainty in Malawi
The governing coalition has split following the recent death of the country’s vice-president
MalawiOman attack could threaten tourist revenues
The perpetrator of and motive behind a rare shooting in Muscat have yet to be identified
OmanFGM vote will help The Gambia avert aid reductions
Parliament yesterday upheld a ban on female genital mutilation (FGM)
GambiaPalestinian Authority will face mounting pressures
The Palestinian Authority (PA) is struggling with economic deterioration, settler violence and Israeli incursions
PalestiniansEgypt’s authorities will not tolerate dissent
International aid has flooded Egypt, but the risk of political and social instability is still present
EgyptAlgeria’s military will extend and deepen influence
A new decree will allow the military to become more and more engaged in managing civilian entities
AlgeriaOil will be less important as Jordan’s energy source
Jordan wants to renew its oil import agreement with Iraq
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