Iran's President Raisi strengthens trade ties with Africa amid US sanctions

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has embarked on a three-country tour of Africa, including Kenya, Uganda, and Zimbabwe, in an effort to boost economic ties and diversify trade relationships amid crippling US sanctions. During his visit to Kenya, Raisi held bilateral talks with President William Ruto, where they discussed increasing trade volumes and cooperation in manufacturing, health, and the blue economy. Raisi's trip marks the first visit by an Iranian president to Africa in over a decade and follows Iran's increased diplomatic outreach to developing countries affected by US sanctions.