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Russia Reportedly Prepares $1 Billion Loan For Iran

Russia has reportedly prepared a $1 billion loan for Iran, with some media reports suggesting the funding could represent the first instalment of a proposed $20 billion lending arrangement between Moscow and Tehran. According to the reports, the funds are ready for
October 9, 2026

Mozambique President Offers Support to Detained Citizens

 President Daniel Chapo of Mozambique has announced plans to assist 1,000 Mozambican nationals detained in South Africa, where they are facing charges related to illegal mining. The miners were apprehended during operations in South Africa, sparking growing concerns over the safety and
January 18, 2025

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan Jailed

Former Prime Minister Imran Khan has been sentenced to 14 years in prison on corruption charges. The ruling, delivered by Judge Nasir Javed Rana, comes amid a string of legal challenges faced by the former leader since his removal from office in
January 18, 2025

Dr. Slaa Faces Court Over False Information Charges

Dr. Wilbroad Slaa, the former Secretary General of the opposition party Chadema, appeared in Kisutu Resident Magistrate’s Court in Dar es Salaam on January 17, 2025, to answer charges related to spreading false information. Dr. Slaa, who is 76 years old, had
January 17, 2025

Chadema Contestants Demand Electoral System Reforms

Chadema leadership hopefuls are calling for sweeping electoral and constitutional changes to ensure a fairer, more inclusive General Election in Tanzania. The candidates Freeman Mbowe, the incumbent chairman seeking re-election, Tundu Lissu, the outspoken Vice Chairman for Mainland Tanzania, and contender Odero
January 17, 2025

Russia Endorses Vietnam’s Aspiration to Join BRICS

 Russia has extended its support for Vietnam’s ambition to become a partner country in the BRICS bloc. This grouping, which includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, represents some of the world’s largest emerging economies and seeks to challenge Western-dominated economic
January 16, 2025

Zelenskyy Calls On Allies To Fulfill Arms Supply Promises

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is calling on  allies to keep their commitments to supply weapons to Ukraine, particularly those needed to defend against Russian air attacks. Zelenskyy stated that in the past week, Russian forces conducted hundreds of strikes on Ukraine, using
January 16, 2025
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