Author: Admin
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June 2024
President Tinubu’s term in office started with a blast which saw him slash fuel subsidies, sending prices soaring right across the nation and provoking protests and violence. He quickly but subtly u-turned on this decision. But, instead of reversing the policy he has quietly tweaked it by providing special foreign exchange concessions for product importers.………
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April 2024
Turnout in nationwide legislative elections was low, as expected. Conservatives – there was little else to choose from – will dominate the Majlis and Guardian Council in the next term. As the Saudi-Iranian rapprochement marks its first year, the agreement is holding up amid tensions in the region, with Iranian proxies coming under further pressure…
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April 2024
Tanzania continues to set new standards in Africa and beyond. Hassan’s modern and interactive style of governance is making people sit up and take notice. Neighbouring countries would be well served to watch and learn. Under her strong and stable leadership, Tanzania has taken great leaps forward and people are now beginning to reap the…
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April 2024
In a world constantly rocked by shifting power dynamics and unpredictable global challenges, Kazakhstan’s even-handed international policy approach should be studied by all nations wishing to strengthen their sovereignty but still actively participate in world affairs. Tokayev continues to masterfully prioritize diplomatic and economic cooperation with China, Russia and the West.…… Read the rest
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March 2024
Electioneering kicked off this month for March’s legislative elections – turnout is expected to be pitiful to the extent that fabrication of voter numbers may be evident. Strategic military engagement with Russia expands, highlighted by more diverse arms deliveries, while regionally Iran appears to be advocating for restraint among its proxies and allies.…… Read the…
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March 2024
For the first time in we can’t remember how long we are seeing a little light on the economic horizon. And that is long overdue. Despite fighting on all of Egypt’s borders, Cairo has maintained a calm and controlled demeanour and that has paid off well. Sisi and his team still have much to do…
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March 2024
Tinubu seems to be in a rush to restructure Nigeria so much so that it is beginning to feel slap-dash with no back up plans or consideration of consequences. For years we have complained about the snail’s pace speed of change in Nigeria but Tinubu’s rapid reforms have an almost Liz Truss feel to them…
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March 2024
Kazakhstan continues to play an important role in the global political and economic arena. It has skillfully fostered improved relations with both Western nations and China by making use of China’s Silk Road initiative but also the EU’s Global Gateway strategy. Geographically Kazakhstan is the perfect bridge between East and West - a position it…
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March 2024
The main opposition party BNP has taken shots at the government for not protecting the country’s border with Myanmar well enough in regard to recent incidents at the border, and also accused them of putting their relationship with foreign counterparts above their own citizens. The central bank has relaxed its loan write-off policies in a…
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February 2024
Iran made headlines throughout January, never for positive reasons. Early in the month, crowds commemorating assassinated general Qassim Soleimani were targeted by two suicide bombers, killing 95 people. Iran lashed out rhetorically at Israel and the US, but Islamic State quickly announced its involvement. Iran fired missiles into Pakistan, which promptly retaliated in kind, although…