Africa

Nearly 300 children died trying to reach Europe in 2023

Jul 15, 2023 13:33

At least 289 young boys and girls have died while crossing the Mediterranean Sea to reach Europe in the first half of 2023, a whopping two-fold surge compared to the same period last year, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) reported.
President Raeisi: Africa land of opportunities that shouldn’t be overlooked

Jul 14, 2023 12:05

President Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi stresses the need to promote ties with African nations, describing the continent as the land of opportunities where its potential should not be overlooked.
FM: Iran seeks to transfer tech to Africa, empower the continent

Jul 14, 2023 10:22

Accompanying President Ebrahim Raeisi during the chief executive's tour of Africa, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has described Iran's attitude towards the continent and the prospect of the Islamic Republic's cooperation with African states.
Iran expands shipping activity in North Africa

Jul 14, 2023 07:54

A ship operated by the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL) has docked and unloaded at a port in Libya amid Iran’s efforts to increase its export activity in Africa.
President Raeisi arrives in Zimbabwe on last leg of Africa tour

Jul 13, 2023 11:54

President Ebrahim Raeisi has arrived in Zimbabwe on the last leg of his three-nation tour of Africa.
President Raeisi departs Iran on three-nation tour of Africa

Jul 12, 2023 06:48

President Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi has departed Iran on a three-nation tour of Africa that will take him to Kenya, Uganda, and Zimbabwe at the respective invitation of the African countries' heads of state.
Iran’s tourists arrivals up 40% in June quarter: Official

Jul 12, 2023 06:06

A senior official from Iran’s Tourism Ministry (MCTH) says that tourist arrivals to the country rose significantly in the quarter to June 21 despite foreign sanctions and after a short period of recession caused by the foreign-backed street riots of late 2022.
Iran urges closer trade ties with Asians, Africans

Jul 10, 2023 08:07

Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi stressed the need to broaden economic and trade cooperation with a number of Asian and African states whose new ambassadors have taken office in Tehran.
President Raeisi to embark on three-nation African tour to boost relations

Jul 09, 2023 06:24

Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi is set to embark on an official three-leg visit to Africa in line with the country's policy of expansion of relations with friendly countries.
Morocco ramps up use of Israeli drones in Western Sahara: Report

Jul 03, 2023 08:58

Morocco has purchased a large number of drones from the Israeli regime in recent years, enabling Rabat forces to carry out attacks deep in Sahrawi territory, where people now live under Israeli-sponsored surveillance and face harassment, a report says.