African Countries

Vice President Aref calls for broader Iran-Africa relations

TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) – Mohammad-Reza Aref said that interactions and exchanges between civilized countries could eliminate Western bias against Iran and African nations.

Iran ready to expand all-out ties with Africa: Pezeshkian

TEHRAN, Apr. 27 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian says Iran is ready to share all its achievements in the areas of healthcare, trade, industry, agriculture, security, and peace with African nations.

Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces kill more than 30

TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) – Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have killed more than 30 people in another deadly attack in the war-torn nation's Darfur region, according to activists, media reported on Tuesday.

In Sudan:

At least 35 civilians killed as RSF shells residential areas

TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) – At least 35 civilians were killed and 40 others wounded after the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) shelled residential neighborhoods in the city of El-Fasher, North Darfur, the Sudanese army announced on Friday.

At least 143 dead in DR Congo boat fire

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) –  At least 143 people died and dozens more went missing after a boat carrying fuel caught fire and capsized in the Democratic Republic of Congo, officials said Friday.

Only 37% of people in Africa enjoy internet access: UN

TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) – According to the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), only 37% of the African population has access to the Internet.

Tehran expresses concern for dire situation of Sudan people

TEHRAN, Apr. 15 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson voiced concern about the dire situation of civilians in Sudan.

Iran FM wraps up trip to Algeria after holding talks

TEHRAN, Apr. 09 (MNA) – – Iranian Foreign Minister has returned to the Iranian capital after his visit to Algiers for talks with Algerian officials to deepen bilateral relations between the two countries.

Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger recall envoys from Algeria

TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) – A military alliance between Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger withdrew their respective ambassadors from Algeria in response to the downing of a Malian drone last week, the group said late Sunday.

Egypt presents new ceasefire, prisoner swap proposal: Israel

TEHRAN, Apr. 05 (MNA) – Israeli media said Friday that Egypt submitted a new proposal for a ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian groups in the Gaza Strip, along with a prisoner exchange.

At least 54 killed in Sudanese military airstrike on market

TEHRAN, Mar. 26 (MNA) – At least 54 people were killed in a military airstrike on a local market in Sudan’s western region, aid groups reported Tuesday.

44 civilians killed in attack on mosque in southwestern Niger

TEHRAN, Mar. 22 (MNA) – At least 44 people were killed and 13 injured in a “deliberate strike against civilians” on Friday in southwestern Niger, Interior Minister Mohamed Toumba said on state television.

France begins withdrawal process from Senegal

TEHRAN, Mar. 08 (MNA) – France has begun its formal withdrawal procedure from Senegal. On Friday, Paris announced that it had handed back control of two military facilities to the West African country.

Zimbabwe doing everything possible to join BRICS

TEHRAN, Mar. 08 (MNA) – Zimbabwe is doing everything within its means to join BRICS, the African country’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Amon Murwira said following a visit to Moscow.

40 Al-Shabaab terrorists killed in Somalia

TEHRAN, Mar. 03 (MNA) – The Somali military has announced the killing of 40 militants from the Al-Shabab terrorist group during an operation in the Hirshabelle state.

At least 11 killed in blasts at M23 rally in eastern DR Congo

TEHRAN, Feb. 28 (MNA) – At least 11 people were killed and 65 wounded when explosions rocked the city of Bukavu in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo during a rally for the M23 rebel group and their supporters.

Death toll in Sudan military plane crash rises

TEHRAN, Feb. 26 (MNA) – At least 19 people were killed in the crash of a Sudanese military plane in the country’s second largest city of Omdurman in the Khartoum state.

Iran signals stronger ties with Africa

TEHRAN, Feb. 22 (MNA) – Iran reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening ties with Africa as its foreign ministry spokesman congratulated the African Union on the successful holding of the 38th AU Summit.

Iran’s First Vice President:

Role of African states' envoys in boosting tie very effective

TEHRAN, Feb. 20 (MNA) – Iran’s First Vice President Mohammadreza Aref emphasized the need for establishing interaction and solidarity among developing countries, stating that African countries' underground resources are their inalienable right.

Iran attaches great importance to relations with Sudan

TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) – Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian told the visiting Sudanese foreign minister that the Islamic Republic attaches importance to its relations with the African country, and is ready to work on expanding the ties.

Hamas praises African leaders stance against Gaza onslaught

TEHRAN, Feb. 17 (MNA) – Hamas praised the “principled and courageous” position of African leaders concerning the Israeli onslaught on the besieged Gaza Strip, and their vehement opposition to the atrocious campaign against the Palestinians there.

Sudanese FM to travel to Iran

TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (MNA) – The foreign minister of Sudan will travel to Tehran at the invitation of his Iranian counterpart.

48 killed in gold mine collapse in western Mali

TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (MNA) – At least 48 people, most of them women, were killed on Saturday when an "illegally operated gold mining site" collapsed in western Mali, according to consistent eyewitness accounts from the area.

Iran condemns US-Israeli plot to ethnically cleanse Gaza

TEHRAN, Feb. 10 (MNA) – Iran’s foreign minister strongly condemned the US-Israeli plot of ethnically cleansing Palestinians from Gaza, and expelling them from the war-wracked besieged territory.

Namibia’s ‘founding father’, first president dies aged 95

TEHRAN, Feb. 09 (MNA) – Sam Nujoma, the revolutionary leader who guided Namibia to independence from apartheid South Africa in 1990 and served as its first president for 15 years, has died at 95.

African leaders call for ceasefire in DR Congo

TEHRAN, Feb. 09 (MNA) – The leaders of the East African Community (EAC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) have called for an immediate ceasefire in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Terrorist attack in Mali leaves dozens killed, injured

TEHRAN, Feb. 09 (MNA) – The Malian military has confirmed a deadly terrorist attack targeting a convoy under military protection, resulting in 25 fatalities and 14 injuries.