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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

Ghana media blacklist MP over journalist attack

Ghanaian MP Farouk Aliu Mahama has been blacklisted by the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) for allegedly attacking a journalist. Mahama and his entourage reportedly attacked Mohammed Aminu M. Alabira, who works for Accra-based Citi TV, while he was covering a political event
February 8, 2024

Zimbabwe’s cabinet backs abolition of death penalty

Zimbabwe’s cabinet has supported proposed legislation to end the death penalty. Information Minister Jenfan Muswere said that the cabinet’s decision was made following countrywide consultations. Should parliament approve the bill, life imprisonment will serve as the maximum sentence. President Emmerson Mnangagwa has
February 8, 2024

Tanzania embraces diplomacy

President Samia Suluhu Hassan has affirmed the government’s commitment to enhancing diplomatic ties and collaborations with other nations around the world as well as organizations. The VP insisted that the government is fully committed to addressing the challenge, including setting a target
February 8, 2024

Tanzania to adopt AI in e-govt platforms

Tanzania is considering the adoption of artificial intelligence in its e-government platforms as the country strives to upgrade the national digital data pool and related e-services. George Simbachawene, the minister of Public Service and Good Governance, said the switch was prompted by
February 8, 2024
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