Diplomacy

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday pledged more than $50 billion over three years to African countries, including some 50 leaders in Beijing for a summit. The sum, worth around €45 billion, is aimed at strengthening cooperation, particularly in infrastructure and trade, between China, the world’s second-largest economy, and Africa. …

The Ukrainian embassy in Mexico on Wednesday, August 8, asked the Mexican government to arrest Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC), if he attends the inauguration of Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum. “We trust the Mexican government to respect the international arrest warrant against …

Niger’s military authorities have announced the severance of diplomatic relations with Ukraine, following Mali’s decision to break off its relations with the European country. Niger said it made the move in “solidarity” with neighbouring Mali, who severed their own relations with Ukraine two days ago. Scores of Malian soldiers, along …

Ukrainian authorities have reacted to the decision of the Mali to break off all diplomatic relations, following the observation that Ukraine contributed to the murder of several Russian and Malian soldiers. Ukraine on Monday condemned Mali’s decision to cut diplomatic ties as short-sighted and hasty, saying that no evidence had …

The US presidency condemned on Wednesday the reported violence in Kenya where at least 23 people had died this week after violent clashes between police and protesters. “The United States is deeply concerned about and we condemn the reported violence in all its forms,” White House national security spokesman John …

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called on Israel this Monday, June 24, during a meeting with its Defense Minister, to avoid a new escalation in Lebanon, while discussing efforts to reach an agreement on the release of hostages held in Gaza. “Anthony Blinken stressed the importance of avoiding a …

The Slovenian Parliament will vote on Tuesday June 4 for the official recognition of the State of Palestine, Spain, Ireland and Norway having already taken the plunge this week, its president announced. “The session is scheduled for Tuesday from 4 p.m.,” declared Parliament President Urska Klakocar Zupancic this Thursday, May …

French President Emmanuel Macron has urged Rwandan authorities to “halt support” for the M23 rebels wreaking havoc in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. In a joint press conference with DR Congo’s President Felix Tshisekedi, who is on a visit to Paris, Mr Macron said: “Rwanda must halt its support for …

Ukrainian authorities have opened the country’s embassies in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Ivory Coast. The aim of this inauguration is to increase Ukraine’s presence on the African continent, as Ukraine has long sought support from African countries in its conflict with Russia. “A brilliant new chapter has been …

Malagasy authorities have asked the EU ambassador, Isabelle Delattre, to leave the island, following remarks she made that they said were critical of the government. The ambassador reportedly criticised a new law – that was passed in February – for convicted child rapists to be surgically castrated. The EU confirmed …