The Economist Middle East

But the wrong approach could hinder the continent’s own integration

He inherits an economy on the brink

Niger is caught between Islamic State and Boko Haram

The murky links between a scam artist and detective

Rwandan soldiers are rescuing a huge gas project. But the insurgents’ grievances still fester

Activists say the numbers don’t add up

Both Gulf states and western donors want to sway a beleaguered Arab democracy

Polls suggest Edgar Lungu is unpopular. But is he on the way out?

In Uganda, rations have been cut by 40%

The disastrous explosion in the port should have been a nadir. But things keep getting worse

Iran’s new president is greeted with a crisis over attacks on shipping. But he may not mind

Western students want to learn in peace

It may like to help its friends to snoop

Across the world, foodies may learn to savour a fermented African locust bean

The conflict has entered its most dangerous phase yet

The future of the Arab world’s only full democracy is uncertain after Kais Saied seizes power, cheered on by crowds

After a week of unprecedented unrest the country is on the brink

Governments are making things worse

But a popular drug is doing damage at home

Some Bedouin tribes may be changing allegiance