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Sudan rejects reports of Iran’s bid for Red Sea navy base, as Russian base is on hold

Sudan has dismissed all reports of Iran’s intention to establish a naval base on the country’s Red Sea coast, which comes at a time when the creation of the Russian Navy in the country has been postponed indefinitely due to the ongoing fighting. Sudanese Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Al-Sadiq Ali was quoted by Sputnik […]

Ecobank and Thunes Partner to Drive Africa’s Next Era of Instant Cross-Border Payments

Ecobank Group and Thunes have joined forces in a landmark partnership to enable instant cross-border payments across Sub-Saharan Africa, aiming to connect millions of individuals and businesses to the global financial ecosystem. Announced on 29 October 2025, the collaboration integrates Ecobank’s vast pan-African banking network with Thunes’ advanced fintech infrastructure to enhance liquidity, speed, and […]

Tunisia to be designated U.S major non-NATO ally, Obama tells Essebsi

Tunisia will join Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, and Morocco as the fifth Arab country to be designated as a major non-NATO ally of the U.S. The announcement was made by President Barack Obama after a meeting with Tunisia’s President Essebsi, on his first visit to the U.S since his election last year. President Obama said the […]