Africa
AU backs China-Pakistan peace push on Middle East, urges urgent de-escalation
African bloc says 5-point plan offers ‘timely’ path to diplomacy amid escalating conflict
AU backs China-Pakistan peace push on Middle East, urges urgent de-escalation
African bloc says 5-point plan offers ‘timely’ path to diplomacy amid escalating conflict
Republic of Congo’s top court validates reelection of President Nguesso
Constitutional Court rejects request for annulment of March 15 presidential election filed by opposition candidate
M23 rebels withdraw from several positions in eastern DR Congo: Report
North Kivu Governor Evariste Kakule Somo says he observed 'effective withdrawal' from several areas, including Lunyasenge, Bukununu, Musiya, Katondi, and Kipese towns
South Africa seeks to expand infrastructural partnership with China: Deputy president
Paul Mashatile says for three decades his country’s bilateral relationship with China has grown in depth, scope and strategic importance
Libya signs energy deal with US oil giant Chevron for offshore exploration
Agreement to study offshore block signals renewed foreign investment interest in Libya’s oil sector
Malawi floods leave 34 dead, nearly 200 injured
Chikwawa district in southern Malawi hardest-hit by floods, with almost 25,000 households affected, over 1,800 displaced, 9 dead