As 2022 begins in the Middle East, a new year means a fresh start on key issues including cancelled elections, stalled megaprojects and, of course, a new coronavirus variant. But the vote didn’t produce the fundamental change sought by the protesters as the major political parties still hold sway. Jordanian Royal Palace/AFPParliament is expected to pass constitutional amendments supported by King Abdullah that aim to give more leverage for political parties in the legislature. LEBANONAll eyes in Lebanon are set on the country’s 2022 parliamentary elections. The biggest test facing Tunisia's President Kais Saied could be securing loans to stabilise Tunisia's economy.

Source: Ethiopian News December 30, 2021 03:22 UTC