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Baku’s soft power: Why African nations buying into Azerbaijan’s digital government model

Baku’s soft power: Why African nations buying into Azerbaijan’s digital government model

For Azerbaijan, engagement with African nations has become an increasingly important component of its broader foreign policy strategy.

Nation
President Ilham Aliyev makes phone call to Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian

President Ilham Aliyev makes phone call to Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian

On May 26, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev held a telephone conversation with President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Masoud Pezeshkian.

Oil & Gas
Romania’s Azerbaijani oil imports fall in early 2026 amid broader trade shifts

Romania’s Azerbaijani oil imports fall in early 2026 amid broader trade shifts

Romania imported oil worth $247.85 million from Azerbaijan in January–April 2026, reflecting a notable decline in both value and volume compared to the same period last year, AzerNEWS reports. According to the State Customs Committee, Romanian imports of Azerbaijani crude oil totaled...

Business
Azerbaijan exports goods to Armenia in rare cross-border trade shipment [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan exports goods to Armenia in rare cross-border trade shipment [PHOTOS]

For the first time in recent years, goods produced in Azerbaijan have been officially exported to Armenia, marking a notable development in economic interactions between the two neighbouring countries.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Appeal process starts for Armenian nationals convicted in Azerbaijan

Appeal process starts for Armenian nationals convicted in Azerbaijan

The appeal hearing on the criminal case against Armenian nationals accused of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity during Armenia’s military aggression against Azerbaijan has officially begun.

World
US, Armenia reach deal on critical minerals

US, Armenia reach deal on critical minerals

United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio and his Armenian counterpart Ararat Mirzoyan signed a memorandum of understanding on Tuesday related to the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP) and on critical minerals, AzerNEWS reports.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Leyla Aliyeva visits "Yashil Chay" farm in Lankaran [PHOTOS]

Leyla Aliyeva visits "Yashil Chay" farm in Lankaran [PHOTOS]

As part of her visit to Lankaran, Leyla Aliyeva, Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation and founder and head of the IDEA Public Union, visited the "Yashil Chay" (Green Tea) farm located in the Istisu settlement.

Culture
International Barbecue Festival returns to Shamakhi with global culinary showcase [VIDEO]

International Barbecue Festival returns to Shamakhi with global culinary showcase [VIDEO]

Preparations are underway for the upcoming International Barbecue Festival, which will return to the historic city of Shamakhi on June 13-14.

Travel
Azerbaijani pilgrims currently at Medina international airport

Azerbaijani pilgrims currently at Medina international airport
Second group of Azerbaijani pilgrims to depart for Hajj this month

Second group of Azerbaijani pilgrims to depart for Hajj this month
Astana celebrates Novruz with festive events and cultural celebrations [PHOTOS]

Astana celebrates Novruz with festive events and cultural celebrations [PHOTOS]
Albania’s impeccable hospitality and exuberant architecture

Albania’s impeccable hospitality and exuberant architecture
Experience charm of autumn season at Shahdag National Park

Experience charm of autumn season at Shahdag National Park
Georgian foreign travelers arrive in Shusha

Georgian foreign travelers arrive in Shusha

Events
Azerbaijan Army holds a military pentathlon championship among servicemen [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan Army holds a military pentathlon championship among servicemen [PHOTOS]

During the championship, 11 teams representing the types of troops (forces) and special military educational institutions competed for individual and team championship.

Sports
National team wins bronze medals at EKF Senior Championships Frankfurt [PHOTOS]

National team wins bronze medals at EKF Senior Championships Frankfurt [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijani athletes have secured several medals at the EKF Senior Championships Frankfurt held in Germany, AzerNEWS reports.

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