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Ibraheem Zakzaky: Who is Iran’s best friend in West Africa?

Iran also maintains close ties to Africa. A central figure is Ibraheem Zakzaky, a Shiite cleric from northern Nigeria.

Lucia Weiß
03. March 2026
Nigeria's Shiite leader Ibrahim Zakzaky (right) together with Iran's then "Supreme Leader" Ali Khamenei. (IMAGO / ZUMA Press Wire)

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Last updated: 03. March 2026

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