Middle East / Africa
Mozambique election protests may escalate further
Tensions are mounting as a week of planned opposition protests approaches its climax
MozambiqueQatar’s constitutional change will make no difference
Qatar voted yesterday to revert to a fully appointed Shura Council
QatarIran’s currency will face further downward pressure
The rial hit a record low against the US dollar today
IranGuinea-Bissau election delay may increase uncertainty
President Umaro Sissoco Embalo has announced a postponement to legislative elections planned for later this month
Guinea-BissauMarkets underprice geopolitical and economic risks
Markets reacted fairly calmly to the US election result but the October PMIs flag economic unevenness and uncertainties
InternationalGulen will likely leave a lasting mark on Turkey
The death of Fethullah Gulen serves as a bookend for a turbulent period in Turkish politics
TurkeyLimited road safety progress is likely in West Africa
Road traffic accidents are a major cause of death in West Africa and have increased since 2010
West AfricaWidescale protests over the hijab are unlikely in Iran
A female student was taken into custody after apparently protesting about a lack of adherence to Islamic dress
Iran
