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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
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55 People Die In Ethiopia Mudslide.”

Approximately 55 people were killed in a landslide in a southern village of Ethiopia on Monday, local authorities said, warning that the death toll could rise. “More than 55 bodies have been recovered from the landslide,” a statement from the Gofa Zone
July 23, 2024
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China’s Africa Loans Drop Amid Debt Woes

Chinese lending to African countries significantly decreased in the years leading up to and following the COVID-19 pandemic. However, despite many countries still struggling under the weight of enormous debt, China appears poised to launch new projects in Africa focused on mineral
July 22, 2024
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Gambia Maintain Ban onFemale Gental Mutilation

This is a significant victory in the realm of women’s rights. The Gambian Parliament has rejected calls to legalize female genital mutilation (FGM), demonstrating the country’s commitment to protecting the rights of women and girls. In 2015, Gambia declared FGM illegal, a
July 21, 2024

Boat Fire in Haiti Kills 40 Migrants

Approximately 40 migrants have died after the boat they were traveling in caught fire off the northern coast of Haiti, the United Nations says. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) reports that another 41 people were rescued by the Haitian Coast Guard.
July 20, 2024
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Ruto Names New Cabinet, Retains Six Ministers

Kenyan President William Ruto recently re-appointed several cabinet members he had dismissed last week, establishing a new government aimed at addressing the concerns of young protesters. In a televised announcement, Ruto revealed 11 appointments to a unity government, promising additional nominations soon.
July 20, 2024
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