Middle East / Africa
Turkey will attract investments from Chinese EV makers
As the EU imposes tariffs on Chinese EVs, Turkey strikes a deal to open a BYD plant
TurkeySouth Africa renewables vow may draw cautious optimism
The returning electricity minister has promised to deliver “exponential” growth in new renewables projects
South AfricaEmbalo may seek to extend his term in Guinea-Bissau
President Umaro Sissoco Embalo announced a November 24 date for legislative elections
Guinea-BissauAlgeria will move to enhance food security
Algeria is pursuing agreements with several international partners to boost domestic agricultural production
AlgeriaHigh debts put onus on productivity to lift GDP growth
Advanced economies’ public debt ratios are the highest since 1948, but productivity growth is weak
InternationalIraq will slowly raise domestic gas supply
Flared gas capture projects are accelerating, but upstream gas development is not attracting major investor interest
IraqReformist president will struggle to promote change
Iran’s new reformist president faces opposition in implementing his electoral promises
IranM23 allegations may strain Congo-Uganda ties
UN experts have alleged that Uganda has provided non-material support to M23 rebels in eastern DRC
Congo-Kinshasa
