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Iran and Ethiopia have a security deal – here’s why they signed it

Ethiopia and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on 6 May 2025. Under it, their national police agencies will cooperate on security and intelligence. This will include combating cross-border crime, sharing intelligence and building capacity. They will also share experiences and training. For Iran,...

Lamola Highlights G20 Presidency Milestones, Dismisses Afrikaner Persecution Claims at Pretoria Briefing

Diplomatic Inside South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola marked the halfway point of the country’s G20 Presidency on Monday, 12 May, highlighting key achievements since the term began on 1 December 2024. Speaking from the OR Tambo Building in Pretoria, Lamola...
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Iran and Ethiopia have a security deal – here’s why they signed it

Ethiopia and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on 6 May 2025. Under...

Lamola Highlights G20 Presidency Milestones, Dismisses Afrikaner Persecution Claims at Pretoria Briefing

Diplomatic Inside South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola marked the halfway...

Morocco Launches Strategic Disaster Relief Platform

In the complex landscape of national security and economic stability, the concept of strategic...

G20 is too elite. There’s a way to fix that though – economists

The G20 claims to be “the premier forum for international economic cooperation”. But is it? As...