France’s departure from Niger reflects years of failure in its former colonies
Niger is only the latest of several west African countries to reject France’s long-standing attempts to interfere in the Sahel When the French president, Emmanuel...
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Volodymyr Zelenskiy addresses UN in person for first time since Russia invaded Ukraine – live
Ukrainian president appears in person for first time since war began; Biden also pledges to learn example on nuclear weapons Biden vows to lead by...
Record numbers expected as Europe’s biggest arms fair opens in London
Egypt, Vietnam and Indonesia among countries sending delegations to four-day DSEI at ExCeL Europe’s biggest ever arms fair got under way in London on Tuesday...
Cuba uncovers ‘human trafficking ring’ recruiting for Russia’s war in Ukraine
Havana says it is dismantling network seeking to recruit Cubans as mercenaries as Moscow attempts to boost its forces Cuba has uncovered a human trafficking...
Yevgeny Prigozhin spoke of threats to his life days before death, video appears to show
Wagner boss apparently seen in Africa saying ‘everything’s fine’ as he addressed rumours about wellbeing Russia-Ukraine war – latest news updates A newly released video...
Russia uses social media channels to exploit Niger coup
Moscow aiming to increase influence in Africa, winning lucrative contracts and gaining access to key resources Social media channels associated with the Russian state have...
Brics to more than double with admission of six new countries
Major expansion as economic bloc that includes Russia and China attempts to provide counterweight to the US and western allies The Brics group of big...
Could reported death of Wagner chief push African leaders closer to Kremlin?
Smooth transition of mercenary group’s network and holdings in Africa may not be straightforward for Moscow Russia-Ukraine war – live updates The reported death of...
Wagner making ‘Africa even more free’, says Prigozhin in first post-rebellion video
Person who appears to be the mercenary leader and former Putin ally is seen standing in a desert area, saying his group is recruiting Russian...
Brics group looks to expand at summit despite divisions among key members
Experts say India concerned about expansion and any overt anti-west turn as leaders fly into South Africa Leaders from developing countries representing almost half the...
