Africa
Read the latest news from Africa covered by Iranian media.
Iran VP Pledges Support for Kenyan Knowledge-Based Firms
Iranian Vice President for Science and Technology Sorena Sattari has offered to share the experience of the domestic knowledge-based and innovative companies with their peers in Kenya.
Iran Opens ‘House of Innovation and Technology’ in Kenya
Iranian Vice-President for Science and Technology Sorena Sattari has officially inaugurated the Iran House of Innovation of Technology (IHIT) in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi.
Iran-Kenya B2B Meeting: 30 Iranian High-Tech Firms Due in Nairobi for Business Talks
A delegation of over 30 Iranian high-tech companies is going to visit Kenya on January 27, 2021, for bilateral talks with their Kenyan counterparts
Iran FM Holds Talks with Senegalese, Ghanaian Diplomats
Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has separately met the ambassadors of Ghana and Senegal in Tehran.
Tehran Keen to Share Scientific, Technical Experience with Kampala
The Iranian president says Iran stands ready to share its scientific and technical experience with Uganda.
Rouhani Hails Tunisia for Blasting US Sanctions against Iran
The Iranian president has expressed his gratitude to Tunisia for supporting Tehran at international circles and slamming the United States’ cruel sanctions and actions against Iran.
Iran Condemns Brutal Attack on Nigerian Farmers
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has condemned the recent brutal attack against Nigerian farmers in the country's north-eastern Borno state.
Iran Welcomes Peace Deal between Warring Sides in Libya
Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has welcomed the ceasefire agreement between the warring sides in Libya.
Iran, Kenya to Discuss Mutual Sci-Tech, Trade Cooperation
Iranian knowledge-based companies are to hold face-to-face talks with a Kenyan delegation to explore opportunities for mutual cooperation.
Iran to Hold Forum on Promotion of Trade with Africa
The Trade Promotion Organization of Iran is going to hold a forum in early October to weigh plans for boosting Iranian exports to the African nations, an official has announced.
Iran Asks Niger to Counter US Polices as UNSC President
Iran's president has hailed Niger for its refusal to support a US-initiated resolution on the extension of the UN arms embargo on Tehran, urging the African country to act independently during its presidency of the UN Security Council and stand against the US government’s unilateralism.
Iran Urges Negotiated Solution to Libya Crisis
Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has voiced Tehran’s support for the international efforts at the political settlement of conflicts in Libya, stressing that the crisis in the north African nation has no military solution.
Iran, S Africa Discuss Medical Cooperation in COVID-19 Battle
The presidents of Iran and South Africa have held a telephone conversation to explore the avenues the two countries can pursue to stand against the US sanctions, contribute to peace in Syria and Yemen, and share the experiences and information in the fight against the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Iran Ready for Unlimited Expansion of Ties with Uganda: President
President of Iran Hassan Rouhani has voiced the country’s readiness to promote relations with Uganda in all arenas without any limitation.
Iranian, Mauritanian FMs Discuss COVID-19 Pandemic
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Mauritanian counterpart Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed have discussed the issues pertaining to the coronavirus pandemic.
Iran Urges Tunisia’s Action in UNSC against US Sanctions
President of Iran Hassan Rouhani has called on Tunisia to wield its power as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council to stimulate concerted action against the “cruel and inhumane” US sanctions on the Iranian nation amid the outbreak of coronavirus.
Iran, Nigeria Discuss COVID-19 Pandemic
The foreign ministers of Iran and Nigeria have discussed the latest situation regarding the spread of the deadly coronavirus in different countries.
Iran, Nigeria to Convene Joint Commission
The Islamic Republic of Iran and the Federal Republic of Nigeria will hold a session of the Joint Commission in the near future, Iran’s ambassador to Abuja has announced.
Iranian, Algerian FMs Discuss Muslim World Developments
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Algerian counterpart have held talks on the latest developments in the Muslim world.
Iran Eyes South African Support against US Acts of State Terrorism
President of Iran Hassan Rouhani has called on South Africa to join hands in the international condemnation of the US’ state-sponsored terrorism following the American assassination of top Iranian commander General Qassem Soleimani.
Iran Strongly Condemns Somalia Terrorist Attack
Spokesman for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly condemned Saturday's terrorist operation in the Somali capital of Mogadishu, which resulted in the deaths and injuries of tens of people.
Car Bombing in Somalia Kills Dozens of People
A car bomb attack in the Somali capital of Mogadishu killed at least 76 people and injured many others on Saturday, police and witnesses said.
Iran Eyes Better Ties with Algeria under New President
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has expressed pleasure with the successful holding of presidential elections in Algeria, hoping for enhanced ties under the new president.
Iran Says in Talks with Abuja to Resolve Sheikh Zakzaky Issue
Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has highlighted the country’s consultations with the Nigerian government over the conditions of top Shiite cleric Sheikh Ibrahim al-Zakzaky.
Iran Eyes Growing Ties with Mauritania
President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Hassan Rouhani has called for the expansion of ties with Mauritania in various fields at the highest level.