Congo

Two people killed in a Church's bomb blast in Congo

TEHRAN, Jun. 27 (MNA) – Two people were killed in a bomb blast near a church in city of ‘Beni’, eastern Republic of Congo on Sunday.

At least 39 people killed in two attacks in eastern DRC

TEHRAN, May 31 (MNA) – At least 39 people have been killed in two new attacks in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, according to media reports on Monday.

Volcano erruption leaves 15 people dead in Congo

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – Torrents of lava poured into villages after dark in eastern Congo with little warning, leaving at least 15 people dead amid the chaos and destroying more than 500 homes.

Italian ambassador to Congo killed in attack on UN convoy

TEHRAN, Feb. 22 (MNA) – The Italian ambassador to the Democratic Republic of Congo was killed along with two others on Monday in an attack on a United Nations convoy in the east of the country, local park authorities and diplomats said.

UNICEF warns on impact of 'Congolese violence' on children

TEHRAN, Feb. 20 (MNA) – The lives and futures of more than 3 million displaced children are at risk in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) while the world is looking the other way, a report released by the UN children’s agency, UNICEF, said.

Iranian envoy submits credentials to President of Congo

TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) – The newly-appointed ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Brazzaville submitted his credentials to the President of the Republic of the Congo.

Iran, Congo discuss expansion of bilateral relations

TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) – The new Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Minister of Industry of the Democratic Republic of Congo conferred on boosting bilateral ties in the field of industry.

Iranian envoy submits credentials to FM of Congo

TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) – The new Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran presented a copy of his credentials to the Foreign Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo on Tuesday.

Zarif felicitates Congo on National Day

TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has congratulated his counterpart, Jean-Claude Gakosso, on the occasion of Congolese National Day.

Iran offers condolences to Congo over deadly oil tanker collision

TEHRAN, Oct. 07 (MNA) – Iran has expressed sympathy and condolences to the Democratic Republic of Congo over the deadly oil tanker collision which left at least 50 people dead and 100 others injured.

Pres. Rouhani felicitates Congolese counterpart on Natl. Day

TEHRAN, Jul. 01 (MNA) – In a message cabled on Sunday, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani offered greetings to his Congolese counterpart on the national day of Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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Iranian firms poised to develop power, energy projects in Congo

TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) – In his meeting with Foreign Minister of Republic of Congo, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Morteza Sarmadi announced that Iran is ready to develop power and energy projects in this African country.