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Burundian government continues attacks on UN representative Jamal Benomar

Benomar is currently leading the UN response to the political crisis in Burundi.

Feb 28, 2017

By Elsa Buchanan

Burundi Pierre Nkurunziza

Opposition condemns controversial visit of Djibouti president to France

Rights organisations claim Djibouti state violates the rights of opposition politicians.

Feb 28, 2017

By Elsa Buchanan

China's state media lashes out at South Korea over Thaad

The sharp reaction follows a land swap deal between the Lotte Group and the South Korean military.

Feb 28, 2017

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

Brexit not a 'protectionist' exercise on UK's part says Indian finance minister

Arun Jaitley says formal bilateral trade negotiations with the UK cannot begin until Brexit talks with Brussels are over.

Feb 27, 2017

By Gaurav Sharma

Brexit

Brexit: End of free movement for new EU migrants to UK when Article 50 is triggered

Early halt to free movement aimed at stopping EU nationals rushing to enter Britain pre-Brexit.

Feb 27, 2017

By Rachel Middleton

Brexit Theresa May

Malaysia tells citizens to stay clear of 'rogue nation' of North Korea after airport murder

The government ordered an assessment of diplomatic ties after North Korea blamed Malaysia for the murder.

Feb 24, 2017

By Sofia Lotto Persio

Could the US join the Commonwealth as an 'associate member' post Brexit?

Reports suggest that the Royal Commonwealth Society is making plans to open a branch in the US.

Feb 24, 2017

By William Watkinson

Donald Trump

Donald Trump signals desire to increase US nuclear weapons arsenals

The president said he was concerned with America falling behind Russia.

Feb 23, 2017

By Tareq Haddad

Donald Trump

Russian Foreign Ministry sets up database exposing 'fake news' reports in Western media

Targets for the site include the Telegraph, the New York Times and Bloomberg.

Feb 23, 2017

By Sofia Lotto Persio

Russia

'Phenomenal right now': How the White House sees US-Mexico relations

Trump's Press Secretary Sean Spicer claimed the Mexican president would offer the same characterisation.

Feb 23, 2017

By Romil Patel

Mexico

Xi Jinping promised Duterte China will not build on Scarborough Shoal, Philippine minister says

Perfecto Yasay said Xi made the promise during Duterte's visit to Beijing in October when the two sought to patch up rocky ties.

Feb 23, 2017

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo Mohamed

Somalia President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed gets support from Kenya, Ethiopia and Djibouti leaders

Presidents sat among delegates of 124 countries at newly-elected President Farmajo's inauguration.

Feb 22, 2017

By Elsa Buchanan

Somalia

Tillerson asserts strengthening Sino-US ties to counter North Korea nuclear threats

In a call with China's state councilor, Yang Jiechi, Tillerson 'affirmed the importance of a constructive bilateral relationship\'.

Feb 22, 2017

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

Australian PM blasts UN over Israel resolution as Netanyahu embarks on historic state visit

Benjamin Netanyahu becomes the first Israeli prime minister ever to visit Australia.

Feb 22, 2017

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

Israel

Malaysia PM Najib Razak slams North Korea over Kim Jong-nam murder probe claim

Ambassador Kang Chol's statement that Malaysia cannot be trusted alone with investigation is 'diplomatically rude'.

Feb 21, 2017

By Rachel Middleton

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and security chief to visit Mexico for talks on border security

Visit comes amid fractious relations between President Trump and Mexican counterpart Enrique Pena Nieto.

Feb 21, 2017

By Tom Porter

EU renews sanctions on Zimbabwe as President Robert Mugabe celebrates 93rd birthday

Sanctions imposed on Harare in 2001 over allegations of electoral fraud and human rights abuses.

Feb 21, 2017

By Elsa Buchanan

Zimbabwe Robert Mugabe Grace Mugabe Donald Trump

Some of the most notable quotes from Russia's UN ambassador Vitaly Churkin, who has died aged 64

Fellow diplomats pay tribute to 'diplomatic maestro and deeply caring man'.

Feb 21, 2017

By Brendan Cole

Russia United Nations Moscow

Zimbabwe: President Robert Mugabe praises Donald Trump's nationalism

Mugabe says that the American billionaire should be given a chance to prove himself.

Feb 20, 2017

By Elsa Buchanan

Zimbabwe Robert Mugabe Donald Trump Barack Obama Hillary Clinton

Burundi: What next for Inter-Burundi dialogue after unsuccessful negotiations?

Facilitator Benjamin Mkapa intends to rely on the East African Community to try to unblock the situation.

Feb 20, 2017

By Elsa Buchanan

Burundi Pierre Nkurunziza

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