30 killed in armed attacks on Nigerian villages

TEHRAN, Jun. 05 (MNA) – At least 30 people were killed in attacks by armed men on several villages in Nigeria's northwestern state of Sokoto.

New fighting reported in Sudan capital as ceasefire expires

TEHRAN, Jun. 05 (MNA) –Sudan's army and the rival paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have resumed fighting in the capital Khartoum after the expiration of a temporary ceasefire, which entered into force last month.

Uganda president:

Al-Shabab killed 54 Ugandan soldiers in Somalia

TEHRAN, June 4 (MNA) – Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has announced the deaths of 54 Ugandan soldiers in an al-Shabab attack on a base housing African Union peacekeepers in Somalia.

OPEC+ discussing deepening oil production cuts, sources say

TEHRAN, Jun 03 (MNA) – OPEC and its allies are discussing deepening oil production cuts, possibly by as much as 1 million barrels per day, three sources told media outlets on Friday as oil prices fell towards $70 per barrel.

Amir-Abdollahian:

BRICS members welcome Iran's potential accession

TEHRAN, Jun 03 (MNA) – Iran's foreign minister has said that the members of the BRICS group of emerging economies have welcomed the Islamic Republic's potential accession to the powerful bloc.

Iranian, Saudi FMs hold talks in South Africa

TEHRAN, Jun 02 (MNA) – The foreign ministers of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Saudi Arabia held a meeting on the sidelines of the BRICS meeting in Cape Town.

9 dead in Senegal protests over opposition leader's sentence

TEHRAN, Jun 02 (MNA) – At least nine people were killed in Senegal clashes following the sentencing of opposition leader, Ousmane Sonko, to two years in prison for "corrupting the youth," Senegal interior minister said Friday.

Iran can be reliable partner for BRICS: FM

TEHRAN, Jun 02 (MNA) – The Iranian foreign minister said that Iran can be a reliable partner for BRICS member states and countries that have the same viewpoints.

At least 4 killed in Egypt sandstorm (+ VIDEO)

TEHRAN, Jun 02 (MNA) – A major sandstorm on Thursday turned the sky above Cairo orange and created some fatalities, state media reported.

Amir-Abdollahian:

SCO, BRICS can play important role in new world order

TEHRAN, Jun 01 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Minister said that Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and BRICS can play an important role in the newly emerging world order.

Spox.:

Iranian government ready to develop ties with Egypt

TEHRAN, May 30 (MNA) – Iran's government Spokesman Ali Bahadori Jahromi says that the Iranian administration is ready to develop relations with Egypt.

Sudan factions agree to extend ceasefire deal amid clashes

TEHRAN, May 30 (MNA) – Sudan’s warring sides have agreed to extend a shaky ceasefire in their battle for control of the country after two key international mediators signaled impatience with persistent truce violations.

Iran ready to share experiences in fighting terror with Mali

TEHRAN, May 29 (MNA) – The Iranian defense minister said Monday that the strategy of some Western countries in Africa is to pursue colonial goals and create tension and instability in the impoverished continent using terrorist groups as a tool.

UN warns against starvation risk in Sudan, few other nations

TEHRAN, May 29 (MNA) – Two UN agencies warned Monday of rising food emergencies including starvation in Sudan due to the outbreak of war and in Haiti,Burkina Faso and Mali due to restricted movements of people and goods.

Amir-Abdollahian to attend Meeting of BRICS Foreign Ministers

TEHRAN, May 29 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian will attend the Meeting of BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs in South Africa.

10 killed in new clashes in southern Chad

TEHRAN, May 27 (MNA) – Clashes between herders and farmers have killed at least 10 people in southern Chad.

Raeisi:

Western states seeking division between OPEC countries

TEHRAN, May 27 (MNA) – Saying that several Western states are seeking division between OPEC member states, Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi called on OPEC member countries to preserve cohesion and unity.

Al-Shabaab terrorists attack military center in SE Somalia

TEHRAN, May 26 (MNA) – Al-Shabaab terrorists attacked a military center in the southeast of Somalia, Arab media outlets reported on Friday.

Egypt, Iran to exchange ambs this year: Arab media

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – Egypt and Iran are expected to exchange ambassadors within months, part of a process mediated by Oman to normalize relations between the two regional powers, Egyptian officials allegedly told regional media.