Technology investors of eight countries to convene in Iran on Feb. 4-5

TEHRAN, Jan. 25 (MNA) –Investors in the field of technology from eight countries [including Pakistan, Egypt, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Bangladesh, Lebanon, India and Syria] will convene in the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Persepolis signs Nigerian striker Osaguona

TEHRAN, Jan. 13 (MNA) – Persepolis football team has signed a half-season deal with Nigerian striker Christian Osaguona in a bid to boost its attacking line.

South Africa calls for peaceful resolution of tensions in Middle East

TEHRAN, Jan. 11 (MNA) – South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in a phone conversation with Iranian President Hasan Rouhani called for a peaceful resolution of recent tensions in the Middle East.

Rouhani voices Iran's resolve to prevent tensions, insecurity in region

TEHRAN, Jan. 10 (MNA) – Speaking to his South African counterpart over the phone, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said friendly states should take appropriate stances to make the US observe the law.

US military base in Kenya attacked by Al-Shabab

TEHRAN, Jan. 05 (MNA) – United States aircraft and vehicles have been destroyed in an ongoing attack by al-Shabab group on a military base in Kenya, local officials said.

Pres. Rouhani felicitates New Year to heads of states

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani sent a message to offer congratulations to the heads of states on the beginning of the Year 2020 and wished a year full of peace and kindness for all people.

Senior Iranian cleric hails Sheikh Zakzaky’s bravery against Nigerian govt.

TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) – Senior Iranian Cleric, Ayatollah Javadi Amoli, praised the braveries of the jailed leader of Nigeria’s Islamic Movement, Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky, calling on the diplomatic officials to make every effort and provide the grounds for releasing the cleric.

Zakzaky’s daughter:

Supported by US, S. Arabia, Nigerian govt. putting pressure on Sheikh

TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) – “Presently, my father is under a high pressure and the Nigerian government does not let use a doctor," one of Sheikh’s daughters said, noting that the Nigerian Government is putting pressure on Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky by the support of the US and Saudi Arabia.

Sheikh Zakzaky, Imam Khomeini of Africa: Iranian cleric

TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) – Ayatollah Ali-Akbar Sadeghi-Reshad, Chairman of the Council of Tehran province Seminaries, hailed the braveries of the jailed leader of Nigeria’s Islamic Movement, Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky, saying the top cleric is Africa’s Imam Khomeini – the late founder of the Islamic Revolution who stood against the tyrant Pahlavi dynasty in 1979.

Iran strongly condemns deadly terrorist attack in Somalia

TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) – Iran has strongly denounced a terrorist attack in the Somalian capital city, Mogadishu, which killed and injured dozens of people.

Sheibani appointed as new amb. to Tunis

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – Iranian foreign ministry has appointed Mohammad Reza Raouf Sheibani as the new Ambassador to Tunisia.

Iran hails successful presidential election in Algeria

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – Iran has extended its congratulations to the Algerian government and nation over holding "successful" presidential election.

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Ex-PM Tebboune wins race to succeed deposed Bouteflika

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – After two decades of Abdelaziz Bouteflika rule, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, a former prime minister, has been elected Algeria’s new president, after a crucial vote the authorities hope will serve as a way-out to the political deadlock the Algerian nation has been going through since the outbreak of the fierce pro-democracy popular protests in February, toppling his long-time predecessor Abdelaziz Bouteflika.

Iran, Uganda discuss parliamentary, economic ties

TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) – Iranian Ambassador to Uganda Morteza Mortazavi and the African country’s Parliament Speaker Rebecca Kadaga conferred on ways to enhance bilateral ties in different fields.

Ayt. Sistani rejects Hosni Mubarak’s claim on disloyalty of Shiites to their homelands

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – In a letter, which dates back to 2006, top Iraqi Shia cleric Ayatollah Ali Sistani rejected a claim by the former Egyptian president Mubarak on the disloyalty of Shiite Arabs to their homelands.

Iran determined to improve Zakzaky’s conditions: FM spox

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – Iran is conducting continuous negotiations with the Nigerian government to facilitate improvement of the situation of Nigeria’s top Shia cleric, Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky, the Spokesperson of the Iranian Foreign Ministry Abbas Mousavi said on Sunday.

Sheikh Zakzaky suffering from lead poisoning: doctor

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – Nigeria’s top Shia cleric, Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky, is suffering from lead poisoning due to the poor conditions of his indictment, his doctor said.

Trade exchange volume between Iran, S Africa at below $100mn

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – The Deputy Chairman of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) for Intl. Affairs Mohammadreza Karbasi put the current volume of trade exchanged between Islamic Republic of Iran and South Africa at less than $100 million.