Middle East / Africa
Jubaland rupture leaves Somalia on the brink of crisis
Another regional state has severed ties with the federal government
SomaliaBenin government may seek to pressure opposition
A collection of opposition parties have announced the creation of a new coalition ahead of the 2026 elections
BeninProspects for Turkey in 2025
The government faces an uphill battle to regain support, tackle inflation and navigate between the East and the West
TurkeyIran will boost its influence in the South Caucasus
The proposed Zangezur corridor threatens to destabilise geopolitical relationships in the South Caucasus
IranCameroon's military may play key succession role
President Paul Biya's advanced age and fragile health raises questions over the presidential succession
CameroonNew jihadist group may worsen Nigerian insecurity
Authorities have confirmed reports of the emergence of a new jihadist group in north-western Nigeria
NigeriaLibya’s armed groups will remain difficult to dislodge
The interior ministry is escalating its rhetoric against armed groups that have retained forces in the capital Tripoli
LibyaMiddle East interest rates will follow US rate changes
Most regional countries with currencies pegged to the US dollar cut their benchmark interest rates yesterday
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