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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

Kenya scraps entry fee for seven countries

Kenya has exempted passport holders from seven countries from paying an unpopular entry fee introduced last month. The government scrapped visa requirements for all foreign passport holders last month. The move was seen as an attempt to promote Kenya as a tourist
February 23, 2024

Cyber-attack hits Malawi’s immigration service

Malawi’s government has suspended the issuing of passports following a cyber-attack on the immigration service’s computer network. President Lazarus Chakwera told MPs that the targeting of the department amounted to a “serious national security breach”. He revealed that the hackers were asking
February 23, 2024

Ex-Brazil,Barcelona star sentenced for sexual assault

Dani Alves has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a 23-year-old woman in a Barcelona nightclub by a Spanish court and given a jail sentence of four and a half years on Thursday. Alves, 40, was detained until trial since January of 2023 as part
February 22, 2024

Power goes off twice while Ruto issues a statement

President William Ruto of Kenya was forced to deliver his speech in darkness on Thursday after two power outages at the closing stages of the National Executive Retreat in Naivasha. Ruto was addressing Cabinet Secretaries and explaining his government’s agenda and why
February 22, 2024

Russia Donates 200,000 Tonnes of Grain to Six African Nations

In a significant humanitarian gesture, Russia has announced the donation of 200,000 tonnes of grain to support food security in six African nations. The donation, aimed at alleviating hunger and addressing food shortages in the region, underscores Russia’s commitment to assisting countries
February 21, 2024
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