African Countries

Militants kidnap 227 people from school in Nigeria

TEHRAN, Nov. 22 (MNA) – Militants kidnapped 215 students and 12 teachers from a School in Nigeria.

Iran’s non-oil exports to Africa doubled in H1: Official

TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) – An official at the Trade Promotion Organization of Iran (TPOI) has said that Iran’s non-oil exports to Africa in the first six months of the current Iranian calendar year (started Mar. 21, 2025) doubled.

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Iran sees no limits on strengthening ties with African nation

TEHRAN, Nov. 13 (MNA) –  Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni has praised Burkina Faso’s constructive stance in international forums, emphasizing that the Islamic Republic has no restrictions on developing ties with African nations.

UN warns of millions displaced by climate change

TEHRAN, Nov. 11 (MNA) – Climate-related disasters and conflict have displaced millions of people across the globe, the United Nations has warned before the opening of its annual climate change conference.

Military plane crashes in war-torn Sudan

TEHRAN, Nov. 06 (MNA) – A Sudanese military cargo aircraft has crashed in West Kordofan state, killing all crew members, the army has reported.

FM declares Iran's support for Sudan's territorial integrity

TEHRAN, Oct. 31 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a phone call with Sudanese counterpart Friday, condemning the killing of civilians in the city of el-Fasher and stressing Iran's support for Sudan's territorial integrity.

Kenya plane crash leaves ‘no survivors’ as 12 people killed

TEHRAN, Oct. 28 (MNA) – A small plane crashed in Kenya’s coastal region of Kwale early Tuesday while en route to Maasai Mara National Reserve, with 12 people feared dead, officials said.

Protests erupt in Cameroon over alleged electoral fraud

TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) – Police in Cameroon opened fire Tuesday, killing one person as they dispersed crowds protesting against alleged presidential electoral fraud, local media reported.

42 killed in a bus crash in mountainous region of S Africa

TEHRAN, Oct. 13 (MNA) – A bus veered off a road and plunged down an embankment on a steep mountain pass in northern South Africa, killing at least 42 people and leaving another 49 passengers injured, authorities said Monday.

President affirms readiness to enhance ties with Ivory Coast

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – President Massoud Pezeshkian stated that Iran is fully prepared to elevate bilateral cooperation with Ivory Coast to achieve shared goals.

Nearly half of Somalia's youngest children at risk of malnutrition

TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – Nearly half of children aged under five in Somalia could face acute malnutrition by July 2026 due to a convergence of crises, as funding cuts reduce health and nutrition services across the country.

Tunisians protest attacks on Gaza aid flotilla

TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – On Wednesday, Tunisian citizens held a demonstration to protest the targeting of the global “Sumud” flotilla aiming to break the blockade of Gaza.

Somali army kills 4 al-Shabaab terrorists in coordinated op.

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – The Somali army, working with international , has carried out a planned operation, killing at least four al-Shabaab militants, local media reported on Sunday.

Somalia’s Crisis Among the World’s Most Severe

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – Somalia’s humanitarian crisis is among the world's most complex, driven by cycles of internal conflict and climate shocks, that drive displacement and undermine development efforts.

In Sierra Leone, child labour leaves childhoods on hold

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – Child labour in Sierra Leone is having a devastating impact on children’s rights, well-beings, and futures.

Iran, Tunisia poised to expand bilateral relations

TEHRAN, Sep. 11 (MNA) – Iran and Tunisia emphasized the necessity of collective action by regional countries to counter the warmongering policies of the Zionist regime, while expressing readiness to expand their bilateral relations in various fields.

Iran attends GA of Asian-African Parliamentary Council

TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) – The General Assembly meeting of the Asian-African Parliamentary Council began in Beirut, capital of Lebanon on Monday with the participation of the parliamentary delegation of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Iran reports significant rise in exports to African countries

TEHRAN, Sep. 07 (MNA) – Iran has reported a significant growth in exports to the African countries amid efforts by the country to diversify its export markets and to reduce its dependence on direct oil exports.

South Sudan denies agreements to host displaced Palestinians

TEHRAN, Sep. 05 (MNA) – South Sudan has denied reaching agreements with Israel or the United States to host Palestinians displaced by the US-backed Israeli genocide in the Gaza Strip.

Hemedti sworn in as head of parallel Sudanese government

TEHRAN, Aug. 31 (MNA) –  Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, head of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, was sworn in as the head of a parallel Sudanese government, the government said in a statement.

At least 12 people killed in clashes west of Libyan capital

TEHRAN, Aug. 25 (MNA) – At least 12 people were killed and several others injured in armed clashes that broke out west of the Libyan capital.

More than 40 missing after boat capsizes in Nigeria

TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – More than 40 people are missing after a boat carrying at least 50 passengers capsized in Nigeria's northwestern Sokoto State, the country’s emergency agency said Sunday.

23 dead, 21 injured following heavy rains in Niger

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – Up to 23 people were killed and 21 others injured in the torrential rains across Niger this year, the commander of the national fire brigade group said at a press briefing on Thursday.

Iran’s exports to Africa up 85% in March-June period

TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) – An official in Trade Promotion Organization of Iran said that the Islamic Republic's exports to Africa mounted by 85% in the three months ending on June 21.

15 people killed in armed attacks in Plateau State, Nigeria

TEHRAN, Jul. 27 (MNA) – 15 people were killed in two separate armed attacks by unknown individuals in Plateau State, Nigeria.

Iran assigns new head to Interests Section in Egypt

TEHRAN, Jul. 20 (MNA) – The new head of Iran’s interests section in Cairo had a meeting with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi before starting his mission.

Iran’s exports to Africa up 85% in Q1: TPOI

TEHRAN, Jul. 15 (MNA) – The head of Africa Office at Trade Promotion Organization of Iran (TPOI) says Iran’s exports to Africa in 1st three months of current Iranian calendar year (Mar. 21) showed an 85% growth compared to the same period last year.

Nigerian mourners honor Gaza children

TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) – The Ashura mourners in Bauchi State of Nigeria took part in commemorations of the World Infants Day which is to remember the infant son of Imam Husain (as), known as Ali al-Asghar who was martyred at his father's arms.

Sudan's transitional government dissolved

TEHRAN, Jun. 02 (MNA) – Sudan's new Prime Minister Kamil Idris has dissolved the country's caretaker government.

Behind the story of coffee (2):

Africa's struggle against colonialism

TEHRAN, Jun. 01 (MNA) – From "Originating in Africa" to "Out of Africa," the humble coffee bean carries with it a painful legacy of colonization and exploitation.