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The next Omani sultan will face an economic crisis

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OMAN

The ratings agency said the change reflected the erosion of Oman’s foreign reserves in a context of low oil prices. Fears are rising over the country's longer-term economic…

Prospects for Iran to end-2021

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PROSPECTS H2 2021

Prospects for Iran to end-2021.

Zimbabwe's opposition will bank on electoral alliance

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ZIMBABWE

With the country mired in a deepening economic crisis and the ruling party engaging in debilitating succession struggles, opposition parties are debating whether they can exploit…

Economic woes to mark succession preparation in Cuba

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CUBA

The Cuban economy.

New Saudi leaders may seek to rein in national guard

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SAUDI ARABIA

National guard role in Saudi politics and security.

New Kuwaiti Assembly will likely clash with government

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KUWAIT

This followed parliamentary polls on December 5, a full four-year term after the last elections in November 2016. The emir had delayed naming a new cabinet after his ascension…

Succession question will dominate politics in Cameroon

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CAMEROON

She announced 40 million dollars in US humanitarian support for states battling Islamist militant group Boko Haram, emphasising that the United States will push for "good…

Algerian premier’s ouster opens presidency succession

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ALGERIA

Tebboune was appointed in May with a mandate to counter the undue influence of big business over policy, but failed to navigate the factional politics surrounding the ailing…

Foreign policy successes will bolster Iraq’s Kadhimi

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IRAQ

A succession of modest but diverse foreign policy successes is gradually strengthening Kadhimi’s domestic position. He is receiving strong backing from the United States, the Arab…

Prospects for Southern Africa in 2017

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PROSPECTS 2017

Prospects for Southern Africa in 2017.