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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

France makes Abortion a Constitutional Right

France has become the first country in the world to explicitly include the right to abortion in its constitution. Parliamentarians voted to revise the country’s 1958 constitution to enshrine women’s “guaranteed freedom” to abort. The overwhelming 780-72 vote saw a standing ovation
March 5, 2024

Tanzanian Appointed Chair of Global Organisation

The global advocacy organization Uniting to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) has appointed Dr. Winnie Mpanju-Shumbusho, a Tanzanian, as its new Board Chairperson. Dr. Shumbusho expressed her honor at being appointed as the chair of Uniting to Combat NTDs, emphasizing her belief
March 4, 2024

Tanzania and Ethiopia Seal Trade Deals

Tanzania and Ethiopia this week signed bilateral agreements targeting agriculture, trade, energy and air transport and aviation technology exchange. Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed witnessed the signing of agreements to enhance trade between their countries. The
March 4, 2024
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