Middle East & Africa
Economic analysis of the Middle East and African continent.
The Iran Escalation and America's Economic Tightrope
Trump's strikes on Iran have introduced a dangerous new variable into an already fragile US economic equation, and Washington has precious little room to absorb the shock.
The Hunger Spiral: Why West Africa's Food Crisis Is Getting Worse and What Economics Tells Us About Fixing It
Millions face starvation across west and central Africa, and the structural forces driving the crisis go far deeper than drought or conflict alone.
Can Faster Growth In Low Income Countries Break The Poverty Trap
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Africa’s Currency Pressures Are Reshaping Trade, Debt Costs, and Growth Strategies
Several African economies are facing renewed currency depreciation and rising external borrowing costs. This article examines how these pressures affect imports, inflation, investment flows, and long term growth strategies, and why economic resilience depends on stronger regional integration and diversified production.
Malawi’s Reform Challenge And The Promise Of Private Investment
A recent economic assessment highlights Malawi’s need to stabilize its macroeconomy and attract private investment to create jobs. This article explores the country’s challenges, reform priorities, and opportunities in agriculture, energy, and services.
Gulf Economies Diversification Progress Beyond Oil Revenue
Assessing the success of economic transformation programmes in Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar.
Nigeria Economic Reforms and Naira Stabilisation Efforts
Evaluating the impact of fuel subsidy removal, exchange rate unification, and monetary tightening.
Saudi Arabia Vision 2030 Implementation and Non-Oil GDP Growth
Progress report on the Kingdom's economic transformation programme at its midpoint.
East African Community Trade Integration and Growth Prospects
How deepening regional integration is creating new market opportunities across Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.
South Africa Load Shedding Crisis and Industrial Impact
Quantifying the economic cost of energy insecurity on South Africa's manufacturing and mining output.
UAE Financial Hub Expansion and Foreign Investment Attraction
Dubai and Abu Dhabi's strategies for capturing global financial services and technology investment flows.
Sub-Saharan Sovereign Debt Sustainability and IMF Programme Reviews
Tracking debt distress indicators and the effectiveness of IMF-supported adjustment programmes in the region.