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Russia Develops Alternative Global Payment System

Russia is expanding its international payment infrastructure to reduce reliance on Western-dominated financial systems, with new efforts aimed at extending alternative cross-border payment services to Africa. The initiative was discussed during the Russia-Africa Forum in Moscow, where Kremlin Deputy Chief of Staff
October 29, 2026

EAC Moves to Remove Trade Barriers Across Region

East African Community (EAC) member states are meeting in Dar es Salaam to address persistent challenges and barriers affecting trade across the region, with a major focus on eliminating non-tariff barriers (NTBs). The expert-level meeting is part of efforts to implement directives
September 23, 2026

Ruto, Dangote Discuss East Africa Refinery Project

Kenyan President William Ruto has held talks with Dangote Industries CEO Aliko Dangote on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, focusing on plans to advance a proposed East Africa refinery project in Lamu. Ruto said Kenya
September 22, 2026

Trump Administration Prepares Sanctions Against ICC

The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is preparing sweeping sanctions targeting the International Criminal Court (ICC) as an institution, according to people familiar with the matter, in what would mark a significant escalation of Washington’s measures against the Hague-based tribunal. The
September 22, 2026

United Russia Leads Parliamentary Election

Russia’s ruling United Russia party is leading the country’s parliamentary election, according to preliminary results released after the first legislative vote since Moscow launched its full-scale military operation in Ukraine in 2022. The three-day election began on Friday and ended on Sunday,
September 21, 2026

Africa Must Take Control Of It’s Natural Resources

Africa must take greater control of its natural resources and strengthen its capacity to process and add value to critical minerals on the continent, Executive Director of the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA), Dr Mithika Mwenda, has said. Speaking to Sputnik
September 15, 2026

Pezeshkian Urges BRICS To Reduce Reliance On US Dollar

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has called on BRICS member states to accelerate the use of national currencies in international trade, arguing that greater financial diversification would help protect member economies from sanctions, political pressure and disruptions to global trade. Speaking at the
September 12, 2026

Russia Offers Advanced Engine For India’s Su-30MKI Upgrade

Russia has offered India its latest Izdeliye 177S fighter engine as part of a proposed multibillion-dollar modernization of the Indian Air Force’s Su-30MKI fleet, adding a major propulsion upgrade to a broader package of Russian defence proposals currently under discussion between the
September 12, 2026
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