African Union seeks co-op with Iran in nanotechnology 

TEHRAN – An official from the African Union on Sunday called for more cooperation with Iran in nanotechnology as the bloc is making efforts to reach its so-called Agenda 2063, Africa’s strategic framework for the socio-economic transformation of the continent over the next 50 years.

African leaders should rally against Gambia’s bully-in-chief

By John Yearwood

On a recent visit to New York City, I looked down from a subway overpass on a fight between two men. The shorter of the two pummeled his opponent, who raced across a busy intersection to escape the blows. Then a surprise: He stopped, stiffened his back, rolled up his sleeves and challenged his attacker to come get him. The short guy, suddenly fearing the worse, turned and ran away crying.