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Trump Says Iran Deal Talks Near Completion

Donald Trump has said negotiations over a potential agreement with Iran are “largely negotiated,” signalling what he described as significant progress toward a deal that could include the reopening and protection of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important
May 25, 2026

Currency Diversification Reshapes Global Financial Power

A measured shift is underway across international financial systems as policymakers reassess currency exposure and settlement practices. While the change remains gradual, its direction points toward a more diversified and flexible framework. At the centre of this evolution is the , which
April 25, 2026

BRICS Coordination Expands As Economic Alignment Deepens

Cooperation within the  BRICS grouping is entering a more structured phase, as member countries intensify efforts to align trade, financial systems, and development priorities. What began as a forum for dialogue is increasingly evolving into a platform for coordinated economic action. This
April 25, 2026

Sustained Dialogue Helps Contain Risks In Eastern Europe

Ongoing engagement between Russia  and Ukraine  continues to play a stabilising role, even as underlying tensions remain unresolved. While there have been no decisive public breakthroughs, the persistence of communication channels reflects a shared interest in managing risk and preserving a degree
April 25, 2026

Africa’s Growth Is Quietly Reshaping Investment Flows

A gradual but consequential shift is taking place as parts of continue to attract sustained investor attention, supported by structural reforms, expanding domestic markets, and improving macroeconomic coordination. What was once viewed primarily through a risk lens is increasingly being reassessed through
April 25, 2026

Iran Imposes Strait Transit Fees on Shipping

Iran has formally begun collecting transit fees from vessels passing through the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz, marking a significant shift in regional maritime policy with potential global economic implications. According to statements broadcast on state television by a senior parliamentary official,
April 24, 2026

US–NATO Rift Deepens Over Iran War

Tensions between the United States and its European allies are intensifying amid growing disagreements over military support in the escalating conflict involving Iran, exposing fractures within the NATO alliance at a critical geopolitical moment. According to multiple officials familiar with internal deliberations,
April 24, 2026

East Africa Plans Joint Oil Refinery

African countries are in discussions to establish a major joint oil refinery at Tanzania’s port of Tanga, in a strategic move aimed at reducing dependence on imported fuel and strengthening the region’s energy security. The proposal was highlighted by William Ruto, who
April 24, 2026

East Africa Ramps Up AFCON Preparations

Senior football and government officials from East Africa have intensified preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), as regional leaders reaffirm their commitment to delivering one of the most ambitious tournaments in the competition’s history. The high-level meeting, held on
April 24, 2026

Tanzania Urges Stronger Regional Environmental Cooperation

Tanzania has called on member states of the East African Community (EAC) to strengthen regional cooperation in the protection and sustainable management of natural resources, warning that growing environmental challenges threaten the region’s economic stability and livelihoods. The call was made on
April 24, 2026

Court Halts Zambia Lungu Body Repatriation

A legal and political standoff over the final resting place of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu has intensified after South Africa’s High Court issued an order blocking the transfer of his body to Zambia, deepening a dispute that has drawn regional and
April 24, 2026
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