At least 32 killed as gunmen raid Nigeria villages
TEHRAN, Feb. 15 (MNA) – Gunmen on motorcycles stormed three villages in northern Nigeria's Niger State on Saturday, killing at least 32 people, abducting several others, and setting fire to police stations and homes, according to local residents.
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VIDEO: Nigerians mark 47th Islamic Revolution victory anniv.
TEHRAN, Feb. 15 (MNA) – Nigerians gathered in the northern city of Kano on Sunday to mark the 47th anniversary of Iran's Islamic Revolution.
At least 32 killed as gunmen raid Nigeria villages
TEHRAN, Feb. 15 (MNA) – Gunmen on motorcycles stormed three villages in northern Nigeria's Niger State on Saturday, killing at least 32 people, abducting several others, and setting fire to police stations and homes, according to local residents.
Algeria, Tunisia felicitate Iran on Islamic Revolution anniv.
TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) – Algeria and Tunisia foreign ministers have offered congratulations to Iran on the anniversary of the Islamic Revolution.
VIDEO: S African president blasts occupation of Palestine
TEHRAN, Feb. 13 (MNA) – South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said, "We cannot consider ourselves free as long as the people of Palestine, Cuba... suffer occupation, oppression and war."
African Union condemns Israeli move against Somalia unity
TEHRAN, Feb. 12 (MNA) – The African Union's (AU) Peace and Security Council on Thursday reaffirmed Somalia's sovereignty and territorial integrity, rejecting any recognition of Somaliland as an independent state.
15 killed after passenger ferry capsizes in Northern Sudan
TEHRAN, Feb. 12 (MNA) – At least 15 people have died after a passenger ferry sank in River Nile State in northern Sudan, a source at Sudan's civil defense authority said on Wednesday.
Iran’s trade exchange with Africa up 66% in 9 months
TEHRAN, Feb. 12 (MNA) – Iran’s exchange of trade with the African countries in the first nine months of the current Iranian calendar year (started March 21, 2025) has registered a 66 percent growth compared to the last year’s corresponding period.
Weather-related death toll rises to 5 in S Africa's Cap prov.
TEHRAN, Feb. 10 (MNA) – The death toll from recent extreme weather in South Africa's Eastern Cape province has risen to five, authorities said on Tuesday, after days of heavy rain, strong winds, flooding and severe thunderstorms.
Iran Interest Section in Cairo:
Nuclear talks with US to be futile without trust-building
TEHRAN, Feb. 10 (MNA) – Indirect nuclear negotiations between Tehran and Washington would not yield results without confidence-building measures, a senior Iranian diplomat has said, reiterating Tehran’s commitment to diplomacy.
Egyptian, UK top diplomat discuss regional developments
TEHRAN, Feb. 06 (MNA) – Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held a telephone conversation with UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper on Friday regarding the latest developments in the region.
Egyptian FM, IAEA chief discuss Iran’s nuclear issue
TEHRAN, Feb. 06 (MNA) – Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held a telephone conversation with Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi on Friday regarding Iran’s nuclear issue.
Iran, Egypt FMs hold phone talks on regional developments
TEHRAN, Feb. 04 (MNA) – The foreign ministers of Iran and Egypt held a telephone conversation to discuss the latest regional developments, underscoring the importance of diplomatic coordination to reduce tensions and preserve regional stability.
Son of Libya longtime ruler Qaddafi killed
TEHRAN, Feb. 04 (MNA) – Seif Al-Islam Qaddafi, the son of Libya’s late longtime ruler, has been killed, reports said on Tuesday.
Sudan forces break siege on key city of Kadugli
TEHRAN, Feb. 03 (MNA) – Sudan’s army has broken the siege of a key city of Kadugli in the country’s south as the warring parties in the country’s civil conflict race to secure key ground before seasonal rains arrive.
First group of Palestinians returns to Gaza from Egypt
TEHRAN, Feb. 03 (MNA) – The first group of Palestinians has returned to the Gaza Strip from Egypt after receiving medical treatment.
Araghchi holds phone talks with regional counterparts
TEHRAN, Feb. 02 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi held separate telephone conversations with his counterparts from Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey to discuss recent regional and international developments.
Pezeshkian:
Iran prioritizes resolving issues through diplomacy
TEHRAN, Feb. 01 (MNA) – "Iran emphasizes the need to establish diplomatic processes and pursue dignified diplomacy from an equal position and free from threats," President Masoud Pezeshkian says.
Egypt urges diplomacy in calls with Iran FM, US envoy
TEHRAN, Jan. 28 (MNA) – Egypt’s foreign minister held separate phone calls with Iran’s foreign minister and the US special envoy, stressing the importance of diplomacy and creating conditions to resume Iran-US dialogue amid rising regional tensions.
Iran to play Cameroon in friendly
TEHRAN, Jan. 25 (MNA) – Iran’s national football team will step up their preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a high-profile friendly against Cameroon on March 30 in Istanbul.
Iran, Egypt FMs discuss ties, regional, international issues
TEHRAN, Jan. 22 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty held a telephone conversation on Thursday to discuss bilateral relations and issues of mutual interest.
