Africa

African Union suspends Guinea after coup

Guinea's ruling military came under diplomatic pressure on Friday as the African Union (AU) suspended the country over last weekend's military coup.

Russia, US envoy discuss Iran nuclear deal

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov and US Special Representative for Iran Robert Malley discussed the prospects for returning to the full-fledged implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) during their consultations in Moscow, the Russian Foreign Ministry says.

Maasai Mara lives on, best wildlife photos of the year

Maasai Mara is one of the most important wildlife conservation and wilderness areas in Africa, famous for its populations of lion, African leopard, cheetah and African bush elephant.

Guinea president ‘detained by military in apparent coup’

Guinean President Alpha Conde has been reportedly detained by the military on Sunday in an apparent coup in a country with a long history of military power grabs.

Tunisia union, parties refuse to talk to American senators

Tunisia's General Labor Union (UGTT) and two political parties rejected on Friday an invitation to discuss the country’s political crisis with a US congressional delegation visiting the African country, stressing they refuse any foreign interference in the local crisis.

Iran Calls on Tunisian Parties to Show Self-Restraint

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh says Tehran is closely monitoring the ongoing developments and events unfolding in Tunisia.

Nigerian, Kenyan Ambassadors Meet with Iran’s FM

The new ambassadors of Nigeria and Kenya to Tehran held separate meetings with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif at the beginning of their missions in Iran.

Iran Condemns Terrorist Attack in Burkina Faso

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has expressed Iran's deep regret and sorrow over the deaths of more than 100 Burkinabes in a terrorist attack along the country's border with Mali and Niger.

Iran, Algeria Discuss Promotion of Mutual Cooperation

Algerian Foreign Minister Sabri Boukadoum had a telephone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Monday.

Morocco Decried for Making Anti-Iran, Pro-Israel Remarks in Talks with AIPAC

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman has slammed the anti-Iran and pro-Israel remarks made by the Moroccan foreign minister in an online conversation with members of the Zionist lobby group, the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC).

Iran Congratulates Tanzania on Union Day Anniversary

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has offered congratulations to the Tanzanian nation and government on the African country’s Union Day anniversary.

Seven Iranian Fishermen Released from Comoros

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh says the Comoros has released seven Baluch fishermen who had been rescued by the East African country's coast guard near the Comoran coasts following a storm.

Iran’s President Congratulates Senegal on National Day

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has congratulated the Republic of Senegal’s President Macky Sall on the country’s National Day.

Iran Expresses Regret over Death of Tanzanian President

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has extended the Iranian nation and government's regret and sorrow to the Tanzanian nation and government over the demise of the East African country's president.

Iran Congratulates Ghana on National Day

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has offered congratulations to his Ghanaian counterpart on the African country's national day.

Senegal Can Serve as ‘Gateway’ for Iran’s Ties with Africa: Rouhani

The Iranian president says Senegal can be the gateway for expansion of Iran’s relations with African countries.

Iran President Stresses Closer Ties with Ghana

The Iranian president has expressed hope that Iran-Ghana relations will further expand on all fronts.

Zarif Holds Talks with Romanian, Senegalese, Malaysian Envoys

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held separate meetings with the new ambassadors of Senegal and Romania to Tehran as well as the outgoing Malaysian envoy.

Iran Welcomes Formation of Executive Council in Libya

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman has welcomed the formation of a temporary executive council in Libya.

Iran Innovation Fund, Nairobi Technology Park Discuss Joint Projects

Iran’s National Innovation Fund (INIF) and the Nairobi Industrial and Technology Park (NITP) have discussed the possibility of implementing collaborative projects, especially in the fields of Nano-Bio-Info-Cogno-Technologies (NBICS).

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.

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