The Stimson Center posted on 26 July 2023 an analysis titled "Raisi Goes to Africa in Search of Allies for Iran" by Eric Lob, Florida International University.
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Iran's foreign minister, and business leaders visited Kenya, Uganda, and Zimbabwe in mid-July, the first Iranian presidential visit to Africa in 10 years. The purpose is to expand Iran's economic and trade ties and explore closer political links.
Aljazeera posted on 13 July 2023 an article titled "Iran Signs Agreements with Zimbabwe as Raisi Wraps Up Africa Tour" and a 30 minute video with commentary by Ngala Chome, Sahan Research in Kenya, Ali Akbar Dareini, Center for Strategic Studies in Tehran, and Eric Lob, Florida International University.
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi just completed a visit to Kenya, Uganda, and Zimbabwe, the first Iranian presidential visit to Africa since 2013. Raisi signed numerous agreements with each country. The goal of the tour was to revive Iran's relations with African countries and to help mitigate the impact of Western sanctions.
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