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Obama visit will boost, slightly, US-Africa ties

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US/AFRICA

Obama's personal connections to Kenya have ensured that this trip has received much more attention than usual presidential journeys. However, the impact of these visits has been…

Devolution offers rewards in Egypt, but may be gradual

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EGYPT

The Local Administration Draft Law.

Algeria will pursue stronger ties in the Sahel

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ALGERIA

In February, President Abdelmadjid Tebboune announced that Algeria is planning free trade zones with Niger and Mali, despite increasingly volatile ties with the latter. That same…

Saudi Arabia needs a strategy for the hydrogen sector

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SAUDI ARABIA

It intends to produce up to 11 million tonnes of ‘blue ammonia’ annually by 2030, using 'blue' hydrogen made from natural gas but with mitigated carbon impacts. The target lacks…

Lingering downturn may dampen Israel’s high-tech boost

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ISRAEL

High-tech has been the key driver of economic growth and an important asset for maintaining Israel’s military edge. The government has also leveraged the industry in the…

Bilateral will dominate Gulf UK and EU trade advances

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GULF STATES

The post-Brexit United Kingdom is eager to conclude economic agreements across the world under its promise to deliver a ‘Global Britain’. The EU wants to increase its visible…

Iraqi government formation could be delayed until 2023

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IRAQ

The support of two-thirds of the 329 MPs is needed to back a new government. However, neither of the two main factions can garner this level of support individually, resulting in…

Libyan unity government should ease economic pressures

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LIBYA

The economy has faced major challenges recently: recurring disruptions to the oil and gas sector, state fragmentation and war between the government in Tripoli and the armed…

Stability boosts improving investment outlook in Egypt

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EGYPT

The upgrade comes in the wake of Egypt's Economic Development Conference (EEDC) last month, a major international conference that sought to showcase Egypt as an attractive…