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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

Entertainment, Arts & Culture·World

Tyla emerges sole African Winner for 2024 Grammy Awards

South African singer Tyla, behind last year’s global viral hit ‘Water’, has become the first winner of the Best African Music Performance category at the Grammy Awards. She was the only African star bagged the award at the Grammys event held at

February 5, 2024

Entertainment, Arts & Culture·World

Celine Dion makes a surprise appearance at Grammy Awards

Celine Dion made a surprise appearance at the Grammy awards amid her battle with rare neurological condition Stiff Person Syndrome. Presenting the final award of the evening, the 55-year-old singer earned a standing ovation as she walked on stage to present the

February 5, 2024

Breaking News·World

King Charles III diagnosed with cancer,postpones all public-facing events

King Charles has been diagnosed with a form of cancer, says Buckingham Palace. It is not prostate cancer, but was discovered during his recent treatment for an enlarged prostate. The type of cancer has not been revealed, but the palace said the

February 5, 2024

World

Senegal cuts internet as debate on Prez.tenure intensifies

Senegal’s government on Monday restricted access to the mobile internet as opposition leaders and supporters launched protests against President Macky Sall’s decision to postpone the election. Federal lawmakers were set to debate a bill that recommends an election delay of up to

February 5, 2024

Breaking News·World

Fresh gas leak reported at site of deadly Kenyan blast

Authorities in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, have evacuated residents from the area where a gas blast killed six people and injured nearly 300 last week, after a suspected fresh gas leak was reported. Schools in the neighbourhood of Embakasi have also asked parents

February 5, 2024

World

Ghana cancels 15% vat on electricity following widespread agitation

It remains to be seen what options are available to the government after the reported withdrawal of the nuisance tax. The current position is that the 15% VAT on electricity is off, and it is likely it could either be completely removed

February 5, 2024

Business·Tanzania·World

Tanzania to boost production from Mnazi Bay natural gas field

Tanzania Petroleum Development Corp. has doubled its stake in the Mnazi Bay natural gas field operated by Etablissements Maurel & Prom SA as part of plans by the East African nation to increase government participation in strategic projects. TPDC signed an

February 5, 2024

Business·Tanzania·World

Rising Sugar Prices Spark Confusion Among Citizens

Tanzanian sugar regulators are embroiled in a feud with producers as they seek to enforce price caps on the commodity, amid a nationwide shortage. Retail sugar prices have gone up twofold from an average of Tsh2,300 ($0.91) in November to between Tsh4,000

February 5, 2024

World

Floods derail AU mission exit plan in Somalia

Rotation of the African Union force in Somalia was delayed by at least one month due to floods, as troops remained marooned in military bases that they were meant to leave more than four weeks ago after El Niño-induced rains submerged roads,

February 5, 2024

Business·Politics·World

Tanzania,Kenya to trade power in $309.26 million deal

The government said on Saturday, February 3, 2024 that the Tanzania-Kenya power exchange deals were at the approval levels to enable the two countries to benefit with the constructed connectivity deal. The government’s announcement came a few days after the African Development

February 5, 2024

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