Middle East / Africa
US tariffs threaten commercial aerospace trade
The aerospace sector faces the prospect of markedly higher US tariffs after 45 years of relatively stable trading
Egypt will dismiss criticisms of investment deals
The government has defended a new investment agreement with Abu Dhabi Ports Group
Jordanian exports to regional countries could grow
Jordan’s exports to Syria have increased sharply but remain below 2011 levels
JordanSenegal's government may target more former ministers
Five former ministers will be prosecuted on embezzlement and corruption charges
SenegalSouth Africa’s Transnet advances new reform opening
The transport utility aims to move forward with private sector investment in one of the nation’s largest ports
South AfricaSAF-Islamist alliance may prove consequential to Sudan
The army has renewed its partnership with the Sudanese Islamist movement to help tip the scales in the ongoing war
SudanSyrian Druze divisions hold back autonomy ambitions
After intense negotiations between local Druze leaders and Damascus, fighting in Druze-majority areas has now subsided
SyriaGulf states’ soft power could boost economic outlook
Gulf Cooperation Council states’ positive involvement in regional conflicts has increased in recent days
Gulf statesSomalia’s NCC outcomes may deepen domestic divisions
The National Consultative Council has proceeded without the participation of two key federal states
Somalia
