South Africa

At least 15 killed after bus plunges into ravine in Guatemala

TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) – A passenger bus plunged into a ravine on the Inter-American Highway in western Guatemala, killing at least 15 people.

Belgium intervenes in ICJ Gaza genocide case against 'Israel'

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – Belgium has joined a growing group of states intervening at the International Court of Justice to influence how the Genocide Convention is interpreted in South Africa's case against "Israel" over Gaza.

9 killed, 10 injured in a shooting in South Africa

TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) – Nine people have died and at least 10 others were wounded after a group of gunmen carried out a shooting at a South African pub during the early hours of Sunday, authorities said.

Brazil's Lula warns against military action in Venezuela

TEHRAN, Dec. 20 (MNA) – BBrazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Saturday that US military action in Venezuela would spark a "humanitarian catastrophe," as he opened a summit of the South American Mercosur bloc.

Shooting in South Africa leaves 11 dead

TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) – At least 11 people were killed on Saturday including a three year old boy, after gunshots were fired at an illegal bar in the South African city of Pretoria, police said.

7 killed in mass shooting in South Africa's Cape Town

TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – Seven men were killed in a mass shooting in Cape Town, Western Cape Province of South Africa, on Friday night, local police have confirmed.

Ramaphosa:

ICJ genocide case will continue despite Gaza ceasefire

TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says the Gaza ceasefire will not affect his country’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ).

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.

Ramaphosa urges UN member states to recognize Palestine

TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – Cyril Ramaphosa, President of South Africa, called on all UN member states to officially recognize Palestine during the high-level “two-state solution” conference in New York on Monday night.

Brazil to join S. Africa genocide case at ICJ against Israel

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – The International Court of Justice (ICJ) announces that Brazil has applied to join South Africa’s complaint against the Israeli regime’s genocide in the Gaza Strip.

Iran navy attends briefing in S Africa for future BRICS drill

TEHRAN, Sep. 06 (MNA) – A briefing meeting for the BRICS combined maritime exercise was held in the port of Cape Town, South Africa, with the participation of representatives from six countries, including that of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Iran monitors enemy's moves, ready to respond: MoD

TEHRAN, Aug. 12 (MNA) – Iran's Defense Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh says that Iranian armed forces are keeping an eye on the enemy's moves and are ready to confront any renewed aggression on the part of the United States and Israel.

Hatami lauds S Africa's condemnation of US-Israeli aggression

TEHRAN, Aug. 12 (MNA) – Commander of the Iranian Army Major General Amir Hatami called for the expansion of military cooperation with South Africa, which he praised for its gallant stances in condemnation of the Israeli and US strikes against Iran.

Top Iranian general:

Iran ready to respond decisively to renewed aggression

TEHRAN, Aug. 12 (MNA) – Chief of staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi has warned the Zionist regime and the United States that the Iranian armed forces are ready to give a firm response to the renewed aggression.

Eritrean pres. warns Ethiopia against waging war

TEHRAN, Jul. 20 (MNA) – Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki warned neighbor Ethiopia against launching a new war between the bitter foes, with tensions high in the Horn of Africa region.

Defense minister:

Iran remains fully ready to respond to any new aggression

TEHRAN, Jul. 18 (MNA) – Iran's defense chief says that Tehran's decisive response to the Israeli regime forced Tel Aviv to call for a ceasefire, but nevertheless, Iran remains ready to respond to any aggression.

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.

Behind the story of coffee:

African countries enhance positions in global coffee industry

TEHRAN, Jun. 01 (MNA) – African coffee-producing countries are fostering South-South cooperation to enhance their positions in the global coffee industry by expanding their sales networks through trade fairs and e-commerce platforms.

Behind the story of coffee:

Africa's struggle against colonialism

TEHRAN, Jun. 01 (MNA) – Today, the magic bean has become a symbol of resilience and self-reliance for Africa and the Global South, bearing witness to a rising new tide from the Global South.

At least 15 killed in head-on road crash in South Africa

TEHRAN, May 04 (MNA) – A night-time collision between a packed minibus taxi and a pick-up truck has killed 15 people in rural South Africa, a transport official said on Sunday.

South Africa 'strongly' condemns Israel's aid block to Gaza

TEHRAN, Mar. 06 (MNA) – South Africa’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs called on the international community to hold Israel accountable for preventing food from entering Gaza.

South Africa open to nuclear project bids from Russia or Iran

TEHRAN, Feb. 17 (MNA) – South Africa could turn to Russia or Iran to expand its civilian nuclear power capacity, a senior government minister says.

US Trump signs order to cut funding for South Africa

TEHRAN, Feb. 09 (MNA) – President Donald Trump signed an executive order to cut US financial assistance to South Africa, the White House said on Friday

Trump suspends all US aid to South Africa

TEHRAN, Feb. 03 (MNA) – Donald Trump said that "certain classes of people" in South Africa were being treated "very badly" and that he would cut off funding for the country until the matter is investigated.

Belize requests ICJ to join South Africa case against Israel

TEHRAN, Feb. 01 (MNA) – Belize has filed a declaration that it will join South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the court announced on Friday.

BRICS News Digest for the previous week

TEHRAN, Jan. 28 (MNA) – Here are the latest news about BRICS member states over the past week.

Ghalibaf:

Iran, Ethiopia should use BRICS potential to enhance ties

TEHRAN Jan. 17 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says that Iran and Ethiopia should use the capacities and potentials of BRICS to promote bilateral relations.

Ukraine opens second front in Africa : envoy

TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) – Ukraine has opened its second front in Africa, struggling to defeat Russia on the battlefield, Moscow's Ambassador to Mali and Niger Igor Gromyko said.