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Received today — 13 May 2026 Africa and Middle East
  • ✇Mehr News Agency
  • Eurasia system puts into operation at IRICA
    TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) system is ready for operation at the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA), aimed at paving suitable ways for activists to use exemptions predicted in the EAEU agreement.
     

East Africa: EAC Launches Ushirikiano Imara 2026 Security Exercise in Nairobi

13 May 2026 at 11:41
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Military, police and civilian personnel from across East Africa have gathered in Nairobi for the launch of the 14th East African Community Armed Forces Command Post Exercise, Ushirikiano Imara 2026, aimed at deepening regional cooperation on peace and security.

Africa: Guinea President, Ivorian PM Jet in for Africa CEO Forum

13 May 2026 at 11:21
[New Times] President of Guinea, Mamadi Doumbouya, and Prime Minister and Head of Government of Côte d'Ivoire, Robert Beugré Mambé, arrived in Kigali on May 12 ahead of the Africa CEO Forum due on May 14-15.

East Africa: EAC Court Blocks Tanzania From Taxing Kenyan Matches

13 May 2026 at 11:03
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The East African Court of Justice has temporarily stopped Tanzania from collecting an excise duty on Kenyan-made safety matches, in a case that raises fresh questions over trade rules within the East African Community.
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