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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

Ivory Coast Election Faces Controversy, Tensions Rise

Citizens of Ivory Coast are preparing to cast their votes on Saturday, October 25, 2025, in a presidential election that has sparked political tension and raised questions about the country’s democratic process. Incumbent President Alassane Ouattara, 83, is seeking a fourth term,
October 24, 2025

Kenya President Defends Controversial Cyber Law

 President William Ruto has defended his recent signing of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2024, insisting that the legislation builds on existing laws that have been in place since 2018. The amendments aim to strengthen protections against online harassment, cyberbullying,
October 24, 2025

Former Ghana First Lady Nana Konadu Dies

The former First Lady of Ghana and a prominent advocate for women’s rights,   Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, has passed away at the age of 76. She died on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at Ridge Hospital in Accra following a brief illness. Born on
October 24, 2025

Putin Defiant as U.S. Sanctions Tighten Pressure on Russia

In a strongly worded statement from Moscow, President Vladimir Putin reaffirmed that Russia will not be swayed by what he described as “unfriendly acts” from the United States or any other nation. His remarks followed Washington’s decision to impose fresh sanctions targeting
October 24, 2025

Rwanda Welcomes 277 Citizens Returning Home Voluntarily

277 Rwandan nationals have returned home from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), marking another chapter in the ongoing regional effort to support voluntary repatriation and peace in the Great Lakes region. The return, which took place through the Grande Barrière
October 23, 2025

Regional Observers Begin Mission Ahead of Tanzania Election

With just over a week to go before Tanzania’s general election on October 29, 2025, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) has launched its official Election Observation Mission (SEOM) in the country. The deployment aims to assess the strength of Tanzania’s democratic
October 22, 2025
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