‘We cannot resign ourselves to inevitable conflict’: EU and UK look to end war in Sudan and boost aid
But Khartoum criticises London conference as representatives from both sides in civil war not invited
African Union
East Congo ceasefire in trouble as rebels stay in strategic town
Attempts to bring DRC and the rebels to the negotiating table have repeatedly failed
Africa fights for influence on international governance
South Africa is seen by many as well placed to argue the case of the developing world’s desire for greater representation on the international stage
‘Say hello to your leprechauns’: Leo Varadkar targeted by Russian pranksters
Russian embassy denies involvement in hoax video call
Africa’s climate-vulnerable people are resilient but need support, says Concern ambassador
UCC student Dearbhla Richardson says the requests of communities are not unreasonable
G20 summit showed shifting shape of world’s geopolitical landscape
Wording of statement suggests western powers have given up trying to recruit the Global South in support of Ukraine’s war effort
West African bloc meet in last-ditch diplomatic effort to find peaceful solution to Niger crisis
Niger residents say they are preparing to fight back against an ECOWAS military intervention
West African leaders weigh up next moves as they seek to overturn Niger coup
Western powers fear Russian influence could grow in Niger if the junta ejects Western troops
West Africa army chiefs to meet in coming days to discuss possible Niger intervention
Concerns rise over detention conditions of ousted president Mohamed Bazoum
West African leaders put military forces on ‘standby’ over Niger coup
Demands grow for release of deposed president Mohamed Bazoum
Blinken backs west African efforts to restore Niger’s constitutional order
US secretary of state’s comments come after his deputy is denied a meeting with the leader of last month’s coup
Niger waits for response from West African bloc after deadline passes to reinstate president
An escalation in the standoff with ECOWAS would further destabilise one of the world’s poorest regions
Zimbabwe elections: Opposition and rights activists ‘being repressed’ ahead of poll
Supporters of the ruling Zanu-PF accused of violence and intimidation in latest Human Rights Watch report
West African countries issues strong warning to Niger coup leaders
Summit held as protesters surround French embassy chanting pro-Russian slogans
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