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World - Africa

05 December 2025 | 07:38
Africa
Minister: Tanzania Targets 8 Million Tourists by 2030

Minister: Tanzania Targets 8 Million Tourists by 2030

TEHRAN (ANA)- Tanzanian Minister of Natural Resources and Tourism Pindi Chana announced that the country plans to welcome 8 million tourists by 2030.
Unemployment Rate in South Africa Increases to 32.9 Percent in Q1

Unemployment Rate in South Africa Increases to 32.9 Percent in Q1

TEHRAN (ANA)- The Quarterly Labor Force Survey released by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) announced that the country’s official unemployment rate increased to 32.9 percent in the first quarter of 2025.
New Oil, Gas Reserves Found in Egypt

New Oil, Gas Reserves Found in Egypt

TEHRAN (ANA)- Three new oil and gas discoveries were made in the Western Desert and the Gulf of Sue, Egypt's Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources announced.
Foreign Reserves in Egypt Surpass 48 Billion Dollars

Foreign Reserves in Egypt Surpass 48 Billion Dollars

TEHRAN (ANA)- The Central Bank of Egypt announced that the country’s net international reserves have reached $48.143 billion at the end of April.
Zambia Approves 370-Million-Dollar Energy Projects

Zambia Approves 370-Million-Dollar Energy Projects

TEHRAN (ANA)- The energy regulator in Zambia has approved 62 application permits and eight construction permits for $370 million of investments in the energy sector.
Angola Generates 6.4 Billion Dollars in Oil Exports Revenue in Q1

Angola Generates 6.4 Billion Dollars in Oil Exports Revenue in Q1

TEHRAN (ANA)- Angola’s Secretary of State for Oil and Gas Jose Barroso said the country could earn 6.4 billion U.S. dollars in crude oil export revenue during the first quarter of 2025, marking an 18 percent year-on-year decline.
WFP Requires 225 Million Dollars to Scale Up Humanitarian Needs in Somalia

WFP Requires 225 Million Dollars to Scale Up Humanitarian Needs in Somalia

TEHRAN (ANA)- The United Nations World Food Program (WFP) announced that it needs 225 million dollars for the next six months to October to help 4.6 mln Somalis in food insecurity.
Egypt Selected as Headquarters for African Space Agency

Egypt Selected as Headquarters for African Space Agency

TEHRAN (ANA)- The headquarters of the African Space Agency (AfSA) was inaugurated in the Egyptian Space City in Cairo.
Interest Rates in Egypt Cut by 225 Basis Points

Interest Rates in Egypt Cut by 225 Basis Points

TEHRAN (ANA)- The key interest rates in Egypt was cut by the Central Bank by 225 basis points, setting the lending rate at 26 percent and the deposit rate at 25 percent.
Ghana to Receive IMF’s IMF 370-Million-Dollars Loan

Ghana to Receive IMF’s IMF 370-Million-Dollars Loan

TEHRAN (ANA)- The Ghanaian government and the international Monetary Fund (IMF) said that they have reached an agreement on the fourth review of Ghana's economic reforms, enabling 370 million U.S. dollars in loans to the African country.