African Countries

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.

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:

Unexpected gift from Africa

TEHRAN, Jun. 01 (MNA) – In a cozy café in Nairobi's Karen district, chestnut-colored AA-grade Kenyan coffee beans are carefully ground, extracted and brewed under focused gaze of a local barista. Coffee is an unexpected gift from Africa.

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.

Nigeria floods leave at least 115 killed

TEHRAN, May 31 (MNA) – More than 100 people have died and several others remain missing after a torrential downpour in the central Nigerian state of Niger, local authorities said on Friday.

Iran determined to expand its coop. with African states: FM

TEHRAN, May 26 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says that Iran is resolved to expand its cooperation with the African countries, relying on the principle of mutual respect and common interests.

Iran seeks stepped-up trade ties with African countries: FM

TEHRAN, May 25 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Minister has said that his country seeks increased relations with African countries, particularly trade and economic relations.

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.