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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

Nigerian ex-Prez Buhari’s signature forged to withdraw $6m

Nigeria is seeking Interpol’s help to arrest three suspects who allegedly stole $6.2m from the central bank, using the forged signature of then President Muhammadu Buhari. Authorities believe that the suspects conspired with Nigeria’s former central bank chief Godwin Emefiele. He is
February 16, 2024

Tanzania Re-elected as AU’s Security Council member

Tanzania has been re-elected as a member of the African Union Peace and Security Council (AUPSC) for a two-year term, effective immediately. Apart from Tanzania, nine other countries were elected to the Council earlier this week: DR Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Uganda, Egypt,
February 16, 2024

Raila Odinga declares interest in AU Commission top job

Kenya’s veteran opposition and Azimio la Umoja leader Raila Odinga on Thursday officially declared his interest in the African Union (AU) Commission chairmanship. Speaking to the media in Nairobi, the former prime minister said he is ready to serve in that position,
February 16, 2024

South African Foreign Minister Denies Representing Hamas

South Africa’s Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor has blasted Israel’s spokesperson for accusing her government of “representing the interests of [the] Hamas terrorist organization”. In response, Ms Pandor told the BBC “Insults are the last resort of a scoundrel”. Ms Pandor, who is
February 15, 2024

South African troops killed in DR Congo attack

South African troops in the Democratic Republic of Congo have suffered their first fatalities since their recent deployment to quell a rebellion. Two soldiers were killed and three were injured after a mortar bomb landed in their base on Wednesday. In a
February 15, 2024

Malawi ex-ruling party returns graft ‘tainted’ money

Malawi’s former ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has apologized for accepting a cash kickback from a company under corruption investigation. In 2017, while still in power, the party was accused of receiving $85,000 (£68,000) from Pioneer Investment in a controversial food rations
February 15, 2024
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