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Court orders detention of six Iranians in Sh8.2 billion narcotics case
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 28, 2025

The vessel was intercepted on October 19 after intelligence reports indicated it was operating without proper identification and carrying illegal subs...

Six Iranians arrested as Kenya Navy seizes Sh8.2 billion meth haul in Indian Ocean
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 25, 2025

The vessel, identified as MV Mashallah, was intercepted about 630 kilometres east of Mombasa during a four-day multi-agency security operation dubbed...

Deadly Israeli attack on Tehran’s Evin Prison killed 71, Iran judiciary says
DW News  |  Jun 29, 2025

Evin Prison, located in northern Tehran, is Iran’s most infamous facility for holding political prisoners.

Iran blames US for collapse of nuclear talks after airstrikes on Natanz, Fordo, and Isfahan
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 22, 2025

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the strikes took place amid ongoing diplomatic talks, rendering any calls for renewed dialogue “irrelevan...

Trump reportedly rejected Israeli plan to assassinate Iran's Supreme Leader
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 16, 2025

The proposal was raised in recent days following Israel's attack on Iran, with Trump allegedly conveying his stance directly to Israeli Prime Minister...

Iranian president says Israel, backed by West, is 'killing innocent people'
Reuters  |  Oct 11, 2024

The Middle East remains on high alert for further escalation in the region, awaiting Israel's response to an Iranian missile strike on Oct. 1.

Iran approves six candidates to run for president
Reuters  |  Jun 10, 2024

The Council disqualified hardline former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and former parliamentary speaker Ali Larijani, a prominent conservative.

"Fearless leader, dedicated servant" Ruto joins world leaders in mourning Iranian President Raisi
Amina Wako  |  May 20, 2024

Ruto described Raisi as a "fearless leader and dedicated public servant with a long and distinguished career in public service."

Iran's Supreme Leader approves Mokhber as interim president, declares 5 days of mourning
Reuters  |  May 20, 2024

Iran now has a maximum period of 50 days before a presidential election must be held to choose Raisi's successor.

Ebrahim Raisi: Iranian President who visited Kenya to forge closer ties with Ruto
Amina Wako  |  May 20, 2024

Raisi, who has previously described Africa as a "continent of opportunities", said he wanted to boost commercial ties with African countries.

Who is Mohammad Mokhber, the man set to become Iran's interim president?
Reuters  |  May 20, 2024

Mohammad Mokhber, 68, Iran's first vice president who, based on the country's constitution, is expected to become interim president following the deat...

What happens if an Iranian president dies in office?
Reuters  |  May 20, 2024

According to article 131 of the Islamic Republic's constitution, if a president dies in office the first vice president takes over, with the confirmat...

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi killed in helicopter crash
Reuters  |  May 20, 2024

"President Raisi's helicopter was completely burned in the crash ... unfortunately, all passengers are feared dead," the official told Reuters.

Iran President helicopter crash: State TV says aircraft found, contact made
Reuters  |  May 19, 2024

Iranian State TV quoted an official as saying that at least one passenger and one crew member had been in contact with rescuers.

Helicopter carrying Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi crashes, search underway
Reuters  |  May 19, 2024

The official said the lives of Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian were "at risk following the helicopter crash".

Somalia releases 33 Iranians imprisoned last year
Foreign Reporter  |  Mar 25, 2024

Ali Gholampour, Iran's ambassador to Kenya, said the release of the detainees was a sign of Somalia's readiness to thaw diplomatic relations after yea...

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