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2025-11-15 18:56
By Sahar Dadjoo
UN failure has enabled a second genocide in Darfur, ex-UN Sudan chief says
Mukesh Kapila says geopolitics has paralyzed the UN and international system over the past decade
TEHRAN- In an exclusive conversation with the Tehran Times, Mukesh Kapila, the former UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan and one of the earliest international officials to publicly expose the Darfur genocide, delivers a stark and urgent warning.
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2025-11-10 18:43
By Sahar Dadjoo
UAE conceals intelligence network linking Israel and US behind Darfur conflict: Sudanese journalist
Saad Kamil says Abu Dhabi’s covert operations from Bab al-Mandab to the Suez Canal aim to reshape regional power maps
TEHRAN- Mohamed Saad Kamil, Editor-in-Chief of the Brown Land News, focuses on issues of peace, justice, and human rights in Sudan. He is known for his steadfast stance in defending the truth and exposing the violations committed against civilians, especially in conflict areas such as Darfur, including El Fasher.
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2025-11-08 17:37
Darfur: A renewed tragedy — two decades after “Never Again”
Two decades after the vow of “Never Again,” the same villages burn, the same people flee, and the same perpetrators walk free. Inaction is not neutrality — it is the final weapon of genocide.
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2025-10-19 18:02
Sudan’s al-Burhan signals readiness for talks but rejects Quartet mediation
The Chairman of Sudan’s Sovereign Council, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, said Saturday that the army is ready for talks to “end the war and restore Sudan’s unity and dignity,” Anadolu reported Sunday.
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2025-09-27 17:31
Experts discuss Shirazi urban heritage in Eastern Africa
TEHRAN— A scientific gathering of ‘Shirazi city-states in East Africa’ was held by the Cultural Heritage Ministry’s Research Institute with the participation of the head of the institute, Mohammad-Ebrahim Zarei.
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2025-09-12 16:54
Global tourism rises 5% in first half of 2025, UN Tourism says
TEHRAN – International tourist arrivals across the globe grew 5% in the first half of 2025 compared with the same period a year earlier, exceeding pre-pandemic levels by 4%, according to UN Tourism.
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2025-08-01 12:47
By Afshin Majlesi
Voices of new world: Journalists from 50 nations unite for multipolar media landscape
CARACAS – In a landmark gathering held on July 30–31, more than 200 journalists, communicators, researchers, and influencers from nearly 50 countries convened in Caracas for the “Voices of the New World” forum. Participants pledged to form a global alliance aimed at challenging the dominance of Western narratives in international media.
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2025-06-29 10:07
Justice’s Cry: Iran’s Call to the World
Nigerian student's message to the people of Africa
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2025-06-09 22:51
Russia plans to boost economic and military ties in Africa
Russia is working to enhance its economic and military ties in Africa, Moscow has outlined.
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2025-05-30 14:17
Groundbreaking discovery in northern Persian Gulf sheds new light on early human migration
TEHRAN - A major archaeological discovery in the northern hinterlands of the Persian Gulf is transforming our understanding of early human migration into Asia.
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2025-05-25 21:13
Iran steps up African outreach on Africa Day as new envoys begin postings
TEHRAN - Tehran has signaled a major shift in its Africa policy, moving beyond decades of symbolic ties toward concrete economic partnerships—a change underscored by recent high-profile diplomatic exchanges and the recent Africa Summit and Expo 2025.
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2025-05-02 17:40
Minister highlights Isfahan’s cultural significance at Iran-Africa conference
TEHRAN – In a speech marking the conclusion of the Third Iran-Africa Economic Cooperation Conference held in Isfahan, Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, described the city as a “symbol of Iranian civilization”.
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2025-04-29 22:41
By Mona Hojat Ansari
Why is Africa important to Iran?
Hundreds of African traders, officials convene in Tehran and Esfahan following the Iran-Africa Summit
TEHRAN – It's rare to find two regions with a completely unblemished history of ties. Most have experienced friction, and negative perceptions of foreign countries are common all around the world. When it comes to Iran and Africa, however, centuries of interaction have, for the most part, been marked by an absence of any major hostility.
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2025-04-29 22:19
Iran's first VP condemns Western ‘Iranophobia’ and ‘Afrophobia’ as barriers to Africa ties
TEHRAN – Iran’s Vice President Mohammad-Reza Aref sharply condemned Western countries for perpetuating "Iranophobia" and "Afrophobia," adding that these narratives are designed to undermine Tehran’s efforts to forge stronger ties with African nations.
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2025-04-29 16:12
Iran ready to boost co-op with Africa in health sector
TEHRAN – Ali Jafarian, the senior advisor to the health minister, has announced the country’s readiness to enhance ties with African countries in the field of health.
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2025-04-14 21:53
Algeria orders 12 French embassy staff to leave within 48 hours
Algeria has ordered 12 French embassy officials to leave the country within 48 hours, France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot confirmed on Monday, Euro News reported
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2025-03-14 21:57
US, Israel look to Africa to drive out Palestinians from Gaza
The U.S. and Israel have reached out to officials of three East African governments to discuss using their territories as potential destinations for moving Palestinians uprooted from the Gaza Strip under President Donald Trump’s proposed postwar plan, American and Israeli officials told The Associated Press.
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2025-01-20 17:23
Isfahan seeks to expand tourism ties with African nations
TEHRAN - The Director General of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts of Isfahan province announced plans to enhance tourism cooperation between Isfahan and several countries in the African continent.
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2024-11-22 16:58
Archaeological discoveries shed light on Abu Musa’s rich history
TEHRAN - Iranian archaeologist Mohammad Esmaeili-Jelodar has revealed fascinating insights from archaeological excavations conducted on Abu Musa, a strategic Iranian island in the Persian Gulf.
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2024-11-09 16:07
IRCS to export medical supplies to African countries
TEHRAN –The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) is going to export medical supplies and equipment to seven African countries, an official with the IRCS has said.
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2024-08-20 20:09
Will Africa-Persian Gulf proximity increase global tensions?
The major players of the Persian Gulf Arab states—Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), which are member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council, or GCC—have been upping engagement with African countries in a drive to diversify their economies and build influence in the region, the Council on Foreign Policy said in a commentary.
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2024-06-19 17:57
BRICS, SCO, Africa and Latin America to discuss digital development at IT forum
Delegations from dozens of countries have arrived in the Russian city of Khanty-Mansiysk for the XV International IT Forum with the participation of BRICS and SCO countries. The event is being organised under Russia's chairmanship of BRICS in 2024. TV BRICS is the international media partner of the event.
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2024-06-05 13:46
Iran’s non-oil exports to Africa hit $1.2b in 2 years
TEHRAN - Iran exported $1.2 billion worth of non-oil products to the African countries during the first two years of late Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi’s term, an official said.
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2024-04-30 21:48
Iran prioritizes African ties: FM
TEHRAN – Iran is determined to strengthen and expand its relations with African nations based on mutual interest and respect, stated Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian.
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2024-04-29 18:31
The role of climate, and floods in shaping ancient Persian Gulf civilizations
In a groundbreaking research endeavor, scientists have uncovered the intricate relationship between climate change and floods in shaping the ancient Persian Gulf human settlements.
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2024-04-28 21:51
Portugal: No plans to pay colonial reparations
Portugal’s government has said it refuses to initiate any process to pay reparations for atrocities committed during transatlantic slavery and the colonial era, contrary to earlier comments from President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa.
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2024-04-28 21:29
Iran seeks mutually beneficial relations with global partners: vice president
TEHRAN- Iranian Vice-President Mohammad Mokhber has affirmed Tehran's commitment to bolstering multilateral ties with African nations, particularly Burkina Faso.
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2024-04-27 22:09
By Alireza Akbari
Iran, Africa explore a sea of economic opportunities
TEHRAN- In a remarkable gathering of diplomatic and economic significance, Tehran, the bustling capital of Iran, plays host to a congregation of economy ministers representing over 40 African nations at the esteemed second Iran-Africa International Summit, slated from April 26th to 29th.
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2024-04-26 19:53
China surpasses US as most influential global power in Africa: survey
The United States is no longer viewed as the most influential global power in Africa, having been surpassed by China in a new survey from Gallup.
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2024-04-26 18:49
Iran to expand ties with African nations: President
TEHRAN – The Iranian President has articulated the shared commitment of Iran and African nations to strengthen their ties, emphasizing the potential for a complementary economy.