Middle East / Africa

  • Jul 11
  • 2 min read

Abu Dhabi’s human rights reputation faces a challenge

After a “fundamentally unfair” trial, 43 people are sentenced to life imprisonment

United Arab Emirates
  • Jul 11
  • 2 min read

Factionalism will further hamper Sudan peace efforts

A flurry of new peace initiatives are struggling for traction as Sudan’s war grinds on

Sudan
  • Jul 11
  • 2 min read

Nigeria court ruling may weaken state governments

The Supreme Court today ruled that federal government funding for local governments should be paid directly to them

Nigeria
  • Jul 11
  • 2 min read

Differing IEA/OPEC oil views reflect high uncertainty

The IEA continues to expect far weaker oil demand growth in coming months than OPEC does

International
  • Jul 11
  • 2 min read

Digital economy decarbonisation will be challenging

The UNCTAD Digital Economy report focuses on ways of reducing the environmental costs of digitalisation

International
  • Jul 10
  • 7 min read

Saudi stability will enable economic progress

Despite regional challenges, the country's outlook is relatively positive for the next twelve months

Saudi Arabia
  • Jul 10
  • 7 min read

Turkey’s space programme may prove too ambitious

The launch of the first domestically produced telecommunications satellite highlights Ankara’s growing space ambitions

Turkey
  • Jul 10
  • 7 min read

Party fractures will shape Sierra Leone reforms

Recommendations on electoral reform have been delivered to President Julius Maada Bio

Sierra Leone