Africa

Iran Expresses Regret over DR Congo Oil Tanker Collision

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has expressed deep regret over the deadly collision of an oil tanker in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which left dozens of people killed and wounded.

Iranian VP Calls for Enhanced Ties with African States

Iranian Vice-President for Science and Technology Sorena Sattari has highlighted the importance of opening a new chapter in joint scientific and technological cooperation between Iran and African states.

Iran Ready to Export Technology Products, Services to Kenya

Iranian Vice-President for Science and Technology says Tehran is prepared to export its technology products and services and transfer the know-how to Kenya.

Iran Offers Condolences to Tanzania over Ferry Disaster

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has expressed regret over the deaths of tens of people in a ferry capsize in Tanzania.

Iran Denies Claim It’s Trying to Expand Influence in Africa

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has rejected the claims made by Morocco regarding Tehran’s attempts to expand its influence in Africa, saying that the relations between the Islamic Republic and the African countries have always been based on mutual respect.

Iran FM Holds Talks with Several Foreign Diplomats

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with Japanese, Senegalese, and Kazakh ambassadors to Tehran, the New Zealand deputy FM, and the new coordinator of the UN Development Programme.

Iran Congratulates Mnangagwa on Election as Zimbabwean President

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has offered congratulations to Emmerson Mnangagwa on his election as the new president of Zimbabwe.

Iran Ready for Closer Cooperation with Ivory Coast

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has congratulated the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire on its Independence Day, expressing Tehran’s preparedness for expansion of bilateral ties with the African country.

Iranian Observers Endorse Zimbabwe’s Election Process

An Iranian election monitoring delegation sent to Zimbabwe has endorsed its voting process, said Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi.

Iran Urges Independent States to Unite against US’ Unilateralism

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Morteza Sarmadi, in a meeting with Ugandan president, called for a global united front against the US’ unilateral and illegal moves.

Iran, Tunisia Discuss Closer Cooperation on Different Fronts

A senior Iranian diplomat has sat down with the Tunisian president in Tunis and presented to him a written message from Iranian President Hassan Rouhani.

“Iran Attaches Special Importance to Ties with Africa”

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the Islamic Republic is resolved to enhance its cooperation with African countries as it attaches great importance to its ties with the African Union.

Iran Condemns Terrorist Attack against Ethiopian PM’s Rally

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has ddnounced a terrorist attack against a political rally attended by Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed in the capital city of Addis Ababa.

Iran Condemns Assassination Attempt on Zimbabwean President

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has strongly denounced an assassination attempt on the Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa during a campaign rally in Bulawayo.

17 Iranian Sailors Held by Somalia Return Home

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says 17 Iranian sailors who had been detained in Somalia have returned to the Islamic Republic.

Twin Suicide Blasts in Nigeria Kill at Least 31

Suspected Boko Haram terrorists killed at least 31 people and wounded several others in a twin suicide bomb attack on a town in northeast Nigeria, a local official and militia leader said on Sunday.

Iran Ready to Offer Technical, Engineering Services to DR Congo

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Morteza Sarmadi says Iranian companies are ready to participate in energy and power projects in the DR Congo.

Iran, South Africa Resolved to Promote Bilateral Ties

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has discussed issues of mutual interest with top South African officials during his visit to Pretoria.

Iranian FM to Visit South Africa on Tuesday

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif is set to embark on an official visit to South Africa on Tuesday.

Iran Releases Details of Complex Operation to Free Fishermen Held by Pirates

Iran's Intelligence Ministry has shed some light on a covert operation in Somalia that recently led to the release of four Iranian fishermen held captive by pirates.

Iran Rejects Morocco FM’s Baseless Allegations

Foreign Ministry spokesman has dismissed the anti-Iran claims made by Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita, describing them as fantasies dictated by Iran’s adversaries.

“Morocco’s Anti-Iran Claims Only Help Enemies of Islam Advance Their Goals”

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says Morocco’s allegations against Tehran will only play into the hands of the enemies of the Muslim world.

“Iran Must Shift Focus Away from Arabs, Invest in Ties with Asia”

Iran’s former ambassador to Morocco says the Islamic Republic has been too much optimistic about its relations with Arab countries, while the future belongs to Asian states, including India and its eastern neighbours.

Iran Condemns Deadly Attack on Shiite Mosque in Durban

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has strongly denounced the unfair attack on a Shiite mosque in Durban, South Africa.

“Saudi Arabia Incites Morocco to Sever Ties with Iran”

Iran’s former ambassador to the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) says Riyadh is behind Rabat’s recent move to cut relations with Tehran, and will likely provoke other Arab countries to follow Morocco’s lead in the near future.

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