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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

Trump Survives Assassination Attempt at Campaign Rally

The former US president and leading Republican candidate, Donald Trump, narrowly survived an alleged assassination attempt during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday. The incident has sent shockwaves through the political landscape, raising concerns about security and political violence in
July 14, 2024

World Bank Approves Strategy to Elevate Tanzania

The World Bank Group has approved a comprehensive Country Partnership Framework (CPF) aimed at consolidating Tanzania’s status as a lower-middle-income economy. Nathan Belete, the World Bank’s Country Director for Tanzania and neighboring countries, announced the approval of the CPF, covering the period
July 13, 2024

Tanzania, France Strengthen Ties, Celebrate Bastille

The Tanzanian government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with France, seizing the occasion of Bastille Day to underscore the partnership, cooperation, and mutual successes envisioned for the future. Nape Nnauye, Minister for Information, Communication, and Technology, delivered this message
July 13, 2024

Burkina Faso Bans Homosexual Unions

Burkina Faso has announced a ban on homosexual acts, making it the latest African state to crack down on same-sex relations despite strong opposition from Western powers. Homosexuality was frowned upon in the socially conservative West African state, but it was never
July 12, 2024

Biden’s Verbal Stumbles Raise Concerns About Communication Clarity

In a recent press conference, President Joe Biden mistakenly referred to Vice President Kamala Harris as “Vice-President Trump,” and in a previous gaffe, he incorrectly identified Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky as “President Putin.” These verbal slip-ups during discussions on international relations have
July 12, 2024

Globally Enforces Laws Protecting PwDs

The Tanzanian government has mandated regional and district commissioners, as well as council directors, to rigorously supervise the implementation of laws and regulations aimed at protecting people with disabilities (PwDs) from all forms of abuse. Deogratius Ndejembi, Minister of State in the
July 12, 2024

Kenya Ruto Fires Entire Cabinet

Kenya’s President William Ruto has fired all Cabinet Secretaries and Attorney General Justin Muturi in response to youth-led anti-government protests. Only Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, who also serves as the Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary, has been exempted. “Upon reflection, listening keenly
July 11, 2024
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