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Iran Ready to Expand Cooperation with Togo

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in a meeting with his counterpart from Togo voiced Tehran’s willingness to promote its ties with Lomé.

Iran FM Holds Talks with Ghanaian, Zimbabwean Officials

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif held separate meetings with his Zimbabwean counterpart and Ghanaian vice-president in Tehran.

Iran, South Africa Hold Joint Political Commission Meeting in Tehran

South African Deputy Foreign Minister Nomaindiya Mfeketo, who is in Tehran for a new round of joint political meetings, has met on Monday with Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hossein Jaberi Ansari.

Iran, South Africa Call for Promotion of Bilateral Ties

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and South African Deputy Foreign Minister in a Monday meeting in Tehran discussed ways to promote mutual cooperation.

Cooperation with Africa Key to Fight against Terror: Iran

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani has highlighted the role African countries can play in the global fight against terrorism and extremism.

No Limit on Expansion of Iran-Tunisia Ties: FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has praised Tunisia as a civilised nation and said there is no barrier to expansion of mutual ties between Tehran and Tunis.

Tehran Ready to Boost Economic Cooperation with Nouakchott

Iranian foreign minister and his Mauritanian counterpart in a meeting on Monday conferred on ways to promote cooperation between the two countries.

Iran, Mauritania to Promote Bilateral Ties in All Fields

Iranian foreign minister and Mauritanian president in a meeting on Monday explored avenues for enhancing mutual cooperation between the two states.

Iran, Algeria Ready to Expand Ties in Various Fields

Iranian foreign minister and Algerian prime minister in a meeting in Algiers voiced their countries’ preparedness for expansion of mutual cooperation in different fields.

Foreign Interference Deteriorating Regional Crises: Iran FM

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif slammed regional and world powers for interfering in other nations’ domestic affairs, saying such interventions have only exacerbated the current crises in the Middle East.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Arrives in Algeria

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has just arrived in the Algerian capital on the first leg of his two-day visit to three North African countries.

Iran’s FM to Visit Algeria, Mauritania, Tunisia

Iranian foreign minister will start a two-day tour of three North African states on Sunday, foreign ministry spokesman announced.

Crocodiles Eat Pastor Who Tried to Walk on Water like Jesus

A pastor in Zimbabwe who tried replicating the Biblical story of Jesus Christ walking on water has been eaten by crocodiles.

83 Nigerian Schoolgirls Released from Boko Haram’s Captivity

Eighty-three Chibok schoolgirls who were seized three years ago by Boko Haram terrorist group in northern Nigeria have been released from custody, officials declared.

Egypt Sentences 10 People to Death over Football Riot

Ten people have been sentenced to death in Egypt for their part in the deaths of more than 70 people at a match between al-Masry and Al Ahly in 2012.

Nigerian Man Dies at 93, Leaves His 130 Wives Alone

A Nigerian man, who used to be a Muslim preacher, has died at the age of 93 with at least 130 wives.

Zambian Woman Slammed for Marrying 92-Year-Old White Man

A young Zambian woman named Charity Mumba has caused a storm on social media, after marrying a “wealthy” 92-year-old white South African man.

Female Suicide Bombers in Nigeria Use Babies in Missions

In a move to avoid detection, female suicide bombers in Nigeria blow themselves up while carrying babies.

Iran Welcomes Gambia’s Peaceful Power Transfer

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has welcomed a peaceful power transfer in the Gambia hours after the West African country’s former President Yahya Jammeh left the country following 22 years in power.

Muslim World Deprived of an Astute Politician: Nigerian President

Iran lost a great revolutionary figure and the Muslim world an astute politician, said the Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari in a letter to his Iranian counterpart on death of Iran’s ex-president Ayatollah Hashemi Rafsanjani.

President Zuma Calls on South Africans to Show Solidarity with Palestinians

South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma has called on South Africans not to visit Israel in order to show solidarity with the people of Palestine.

Iran’s President Meets New Ambassadors of Germany, Ecuador, Morocco, Romania

In separate meetings on Saturday, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani received the credentials of new ambassadors of Germany, Ecuador, Morocco, and Romania, calling for closer ties with the four states.

Iranian President Congratulates Niger’s National Day

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani expressed his congratulations to the people and government of the Republic of Niger over the West African country’s National Day.

Iran Eyes Closer Ties with S. Africa against Terrorism, Organized Crimes

Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan hailed South Africa for its common views with Iran on many global issues, stressing that the two countries can effectively tackle terrorism and organized crimes with concerted action.

Iranian Descendants in Tanzanian Town

The inhabitants of “Kaole”, a small town in Tanzania, insist that they are descendants of Iranian Balochi soldiers who came to the region in 18th century.

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