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Ukraine has called on China to join the West in condemning the Russian invasion, after the country has sought to keep a diplomatic distance from the war. "China can be an important element in the global security system, if it makes the…

More now from Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, this time on the peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. He said the US is 'restraining Kyiv from agreeing to Russia's demands.' "It is constantly felt that the Ukrainian…

UN to probe 142 individuals in South Sudan UN experts have drawn up a list of 142 people to be investigated over gross human rights abuses in South Sudan. "Their alleged crimes included massacres, torture, abductions, detentions,…

Reviving a landmark nuclear deal with Iran could help tackle the recent surge in oil prices fuelled by sanctions against Russia, Ireland's foreign minister says. Simon Coveney said "a new agreement, which he hoped could be reached as…

Russian cosmonauts have arrived at the International Space Station wearing Ukrainian colours, in what appears to be a statement opposing the invasion. The three men were the first new arrivals since Russia attacked its eastern neighbour…

The United States has agreed to provide a Stryker mechanized infantry company for Bulgaria's battlegroup under NATO's drive to bolster its eastern flank after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Bulgarian Prime Minister Kiril Petkov said on…

A subsea cable owned by Google, GOOGL.O, that promises to double internet speeds for millions in Africa arrived in Togo on Friday, the company said, 'the latest step in a multi-year project to provide cheaper access to users across the…

Tunisia's main journalism union said anti-terrorism police detained a radio reporter on Friday for refusing to reveal his sources on a story about militants, describing the decision as a new attempt to undermine press freedom.…

South Sudan Secures $120 Million from World Bank South Sudan said it has secured 120 million U.S. dollars from the World Bank through its development arm International Development Association for infrastructure development.…

Portuguese President Visits Mozambique The Portuguese president Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa kicked off a three day visit to Mozambique this Thursday. Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa was welcomed in the Mozambican capital, Maputo, by his…