Middle East / Africa
Oman’s tax plans will create short term challenges
Oman will introduce personal income taxes for high earners according to local media reports
OmanRenewed talks afford South Sudan some breathing room
The main participants have agreed to resume talks aimed at bringing holdout rebel groups back into the fold
South SudanAfrican debt levels may stabilise
Recent IMF reporting suggests a modestly improved African economic outlook
AfricaProspects for South Africa in 2025
After a landmark election, a new unity government faces the task of turning South Africa's prospects around
South AfricaAlgeria seeks boost in regional role
As the president begins his second term, the authorities aim to push back against external interference in the region
AlgeriaBahrain will sell further stakes in major companies
Bahrain has agreed deals that reduce its stakes in its aluminium and hydrocarbon sectors
BahrainUranium supply will not meet demand
Uranium demand is at its highest in more than a decade and data centres are set to add to this
InternationalIsraeli premier will solidify his grip over war policy
Thousands protested the removal of the defence minister, a move that was also criticised by opposition leaders
Israel
