Iran president seeks to appeal to anti-colonialism and opposition to western sanctions on Africa tour

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Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi and Kenyan president William Ruto after a press conference at the State House in Nairobi, Kenya, on July 12th. Photograph: Simon Maina/AFP/Getty Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi has wound up a tour of three African countries after signing 21 co-operation agreements in the fields of agriculture, energy, veterinary medicine, fisheries development, and vocational training and investment. This was the first visit to Africa by an Iranian president in 11 years, and Iran’s foreign ministry has predicted trade with Africa could reach $2 billion (€1.8 billion) this year. Mr Raisi held talks with presidents William Ruto of Kenya,...