Gum arabic and the fighting in Sudan
Summary: the conflict in Sudan threatens the global supply of gum arabic which is used in many everyday products and processes.
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Bitcoin in the Arab world
Summary: despite concerns that crypto currencies may violate Islamic jurisprudence and conceal criminal activities, several MENA countries are surging forward in the race to establish pre-eminence in a rapidly emerging financial sector with the potential for staggering profits.
Organised Crime in the Middle East and North Africa
Summary: a new report on organised crime around the world indicates Arab countries are amongst the world’s biggest offenders, with states in conflict or post-conflict at the bottom of the list.
Sudan – facing its problems
Summary: with a transitional government in place Sudan at last faces up to its problems of economic collapse and tribal conflict.
Sudan – military/civilian agreement
Summary: despite some continuing violence formal agreement reached between the military and protesters. Bashir on trial.
Poetry and hate speech
Summary: importance of poetry in the Arab world, including the poetry of abuse. Social media and hate speech.
Sudan – Bashir goes
Summary: President Bashir arrested, military council takes over. Protests continue.
Sudan protests – catch and release
Summary: mainly non-violent protests continue almost daily. Government hot and cold. Major peace agreement for CAR initialled in Khartoum.
Sudan – sustained protests
Summary: three weeks of protests more widespread and numerous than previously. Teargas and live ammunition cause some casualties but protests continue.
Sudan: new government
Summary: cabinet cut from 31 to 21 members as Sudan faces severe economic problems. Deals with Turkey and China. Torrential rains.