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Nearly 300 children died trying to reach Europe in 2023
Jul 15, 2023 13:33At 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.
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President Raeisi: Africa land of opportunities that shouldn’t be overlooked
Jul 14, 2023 12:05President 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.
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FM: Iran seeks to transfer tech to Africa, empower the continent
Jul 14, 2023 10:22Accompanying 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.
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Iran expands shipping activity in North Africa
Jul 14, 2023 07:54A 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.
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President Raeisi arrives in Zimbabwe on last leg of Africa tour
Jul 13, 2023 11:54President Ebrahim Raeisi has arrived in Zimbabwe on the last leg of his three-nation tour of Africa.
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President Raeisi departs Iran on three-nation tour of Africa
Jul 12, 2023 06:48President 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.
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Iran’s tourists arrivals up 40% in June quarter: Official
Jul 12, 2023 06:06A 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.
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Iran urges closer trade ties with Asians, Africans
Jul 10, 2023 08:07Iranian 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.
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President Raeisi to embark on three-nation African tour to boost relations
Jul 09, 2023 06:24Iranian 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.
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Morocco ramps up use of Israeli drones in Western Sahara: Report
Jul 03, 2023 08:58Morocco 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.