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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.

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.

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.

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.

Iran, Africa explore a sea of economic opportunities

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.

Africa is second-fastest-growing region after Asia

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.

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.

An undated photo of Iran’s Pebdeh Cave, which was occupied by hunter-gatherers as early as 42,000 years ago.

2024-04-13 18:06

Early humans lived on Iranian Plateau for 20,000 years after leaving Africa, study suggests

TEHRAN - Following the exodus from Africa around 70,000 years ago, early humans established a significant presence on what is now known as the Iranian Plateau, according to a new study.

2024-03-09 15:31

African envoys visit cancer specialty hospital

TEHRAN –A group of African ambassadors and chargé d'affaires visited Barkat cancer hospital in Tehran on Friday.

2024-02-04 21:53

Opposition leaders reject postponement of Senegal election

West Africa’s regional bloc on Sunday called for dialogue to resolve the political crisis in Senegal as opposition leaders rejected the decision by the country’s leader to postpone the Feb. 25 presidential election over an electoral dispute between parliament and the judiciary.

2024-02-04 21:52

Namibia's President Hage Geingob dies aged 82

Namibia's President Hage Geingob has died at the age of 82 while receiving medical treatment at a hospital in the capital, Windhoek.

2023-11-07 15:50

Africa, Armenia new export destinations for Iranian wires and cables

TEHRAN - Tabriz Wire and Cable Company – the only producer of wires and cables in Iran - has found new export destinations for its products in Africa and Armenia.

2023-09-29 14:40

Iran planning health co-op groups with Africa, Latin America

TEHRAN- Mohammad-Hossein Niknam, the deputy health minister for international affairs, has said Iran is planning to form health cooperation groups with some Latin American and African countries.

2023-09-26 21:41

By Elham Reza Dashti

How West Africa’s economy is held captive by France

NIGERIA - France used to rule West Africa and most of its other colonial territories through the "Indigénat" or the “Empire of Law”. Paris exerted dominance on Africans through various cruel and inhumane laws and regulations.

2023-09-26 21:39

By Amir Bahram Arab Ahmadi

French colonial empire: Past and present

French Colonial endeavor in West Africa began in 1637 when various generals and wealthy French men started exploring the continent.

2023-09-26 21:36

By Agbor Desmond Tabe

France-Afrique a relationship of inconvenience

CAMEROON - From a master-servant relationship to a paternalist relationship, France-Afrique was born. France-Afrique is a social, political, and economic project engineered by De Gaulle in the 1960s to maintain and protect French interests in Africa.

2023-09-26 21:29

By Mona Hojat Ansari

African Domino

The recent series of coups in West African countries has reignited discussions about France's ongoing colonialism in the continent.

2023-09-18 23:39

By Martin Love

Nuclear war can be avoided if the U.S. gets wise…

From afar one gets the impression that Iran’s fortunes are improving. The exchange of prisoners between the U.S. and Iran and the return of $6 billion stolen dollars to Iran is a positive. Iran also has joined BRICS, the Global South is more or less rejecting Western hegemony, Africa is pushing off French colonialism, and U.S. and Western dominance is unraveling some like never before since World War 2.

2023-09-02 22:26

By Ali Karbalaei

Gabon coup latest African domino effect against French neo-colonialism

Military takeover in Gabon brings fresh headaches for France in Africa

TEHRAN - In another blow to France this week, Gabon's military overthrew the very wealthy President Ali Bongo soon after he was declared the winner in elections that had been roundly condemned as fraudulent.

Iranian targets East Africa for technology products

2023-09-01 15:35

Iran targets East Africa for technology products

TEHRAN - Iran plans to send a trade-technology delegation to East Africa from October 15-22 to expand exports in three countries.

2023-08-08 21:19

By Mehran Shamsuddin

Next Stop: BRICS

TEHRAN – With Iran achieving the strategic goal of joining the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), a new target seems to have been placed high on Iran’s agenda: joining BRICS.

2023-08-05 22:53

Events in west Africa bring back dark days of Western colonialism

Africa rises from the ashes of neo-colonialism like phoenix

TEHRAN - Africa is full of natural resources. A tremendous amount of wealth lies in the continent. So why is a large part of this continent still languishing in poverty?

2023-07-31 22:28

By Ali Karbalaei

Russia-Africa summit slams neocolonialism and hegemony

Putin praised Africa as a rising center of power in the world

TEHRAN- almost 50 African states participated at the second summit of Russia–Africa economic and humanitarian forum in Saint Petersburg.

2023-07-18 20:02

Iran among emerging destinations for Chinese sightseers this summer

TEHRAN – Home to countless natural and historical spots including 26 UNESCO-registered sites, Iran seems to be one of the emerging popular destinations for Chinese tourists this summer.

2023-07-17 18:25

Israeli FM openly expresses his angst over Raisi Africa tour

TEHRAN - The Zionist regime’s foreign minister Eli Cohen met on Sunday with a number of African officials in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital.

2023-07-17 11:12

Return from Africa with full hands

2023-07-16 23:48

Iran’s growing footprint in Africa despite ire in U.S., Israel

TEHRAN- A new report has revealed that Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi’s recent trip to Africa took place despite strong opposition from the U.S. and Israel.

2023-07-16 18:09

Iran’s burgeoning ties with Africa

Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi wrapped up a three-nation African tour on Thursday. He was received by his counterparts in the countries of Kenya, Uganda and Zimbabwe. The flurry of diplomacy took place despite the U.S. and Israel trying to block Iran’s outreach by using their influence to cancel Raisi’s meetings. The efforts were to no avail as Iran ended up inking 21 documents in the three African countries. These are some images from the trip shared on African media.