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The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo says licensing rights for 27 oil and gas blocks are going up for auction. The licensing would open parts of the world's second-biggest rainforest to drilling. Environmental Impact…

The government of Mozambique has sentenced former Labour Minister, Maria Helena Taipo to 16 years in prison. Reports says she was charged with corruption involving the diversion of more than $1.7m (£1.4m) from government funds. Other…

The North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has said that it is ready to mobilise its nuclear war deterrent. Speaking at a Korean War anniversary event, Mr. Kim added that the country was "fully ready for any military confrontation" with the US,…

President Macron has arrived in Guinea Bissau for an official visit. The French head of state was received at the Osvaldo Vieira airport in the Guinean capital by his Guinean counterpart, President Umaro Embaló. This business visit…

The UN has called for an investigation of the alleged shooting of protesters by its personnel in the Democratic Republic of Congo. According to the commission, it says there is so far no evidence that its peacekeepers fired at civilians…

The Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has affirmed his country's neutrality amid the Ukraine crisis. Museveni made the remarks at a joint press briefing with the visiting Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov at State House in Entebbe.…

The UK government has sanctioned Russian-imposed leaders of breakaway regions in Ukraine. The individuals sanctioned include the Prime Minister of Donetsk People's Republic, Vitaly Khotsenko, and the Luhansk People's Republic First…

European Union members have agreed to cut gas use in case Russia halts supplies but some countries will have exemptions to avoid rationing. Report says that the EU members have been locked in talks since the idea was suggested last week,…

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman says Greece and Saudi Arabia will sign a deal on renewable energy. The deal comes following a meeting held between Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and the Greek Prime Minister, Kyriakos…

The United States has accused China of increased provocations against rival claimants to territory in the South China Sea and other states operating there. In a US think tank event, Deputy assistant secretary for East Asia at the State…