Moscow ready to work with Washington on equal basis: Lavrov
Lavrov said the issue of Russia’s alleged interference in U.S. internal affairs still occupies one of the dominant places in Washington’s policy.
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AU calls for solidarity with South Sudan against COVID-19 challenges
Egypt pledged further medical support for South Sudan to combat the Hepatitis C and B viruses, as well as COVID-19
ECOWAS chairman calls for early resolution to political crisis in Mali
Akufo-Addo, who is hosting his 1st summit since assuming office as ECOWAS chairman, said circumstances in Mali “require an urgent closure to the matter.”
4 killed in military helicopter crash in southern Philippines
Philippines authorities said bad weather may have caused the aircraft to crash. There was a strong gust of wind followed by a heavy downpour
Japan’s newly elected Prime Minister Yoshide Suga picks cabinet lineup
Suga was elected by both chambers of Japan parliament, winning 314 votes in powerful 465-member lower house and 142 votes in the 245-member upper chamber.
Taliban key commander among 10 killed in Afghanistan
Security forces would continue to pursue the Taliban insurgents in Obe and its vicinity to stabilize peace and security there.
Netanyahu says Israel, Bahrain to establish direct flights
Netanyahu said the deal with Bahrain was agreed on during a phone call among US President Donald Trump, Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and himself.
Afghan vice president survives bomb attack, 10 killed in Kabul
The bomb blast targeted vehicles of First Vice-President Amrullah Saleh in Kabul, some last vehicles of the convoy have been affected
Ousted Mali President Keita leaves for UAE for medical treatment
Keita’s release was agreed upon by the CNSP and the mediation delegation of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) which visited Mali
IOC “carefully optimistic” about Tokyo 2020 and Beijing 2022
Tokyo 2020 Olympics was postponed by one year for first time in Olympic history, a lot of work remains between now and the rescheduled summer of 2021
Burning oil tanker towed away from Sri Lanka shores
Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa expressed his gratitude to Sri Lanka Navy, Air Force, Ports Authority, and Indian Defence Forces for their efforts
Air force kills 2 militants, destroys Taliban camp in North Afghanistan
The airstrike was conducted at 11:15 p.m. local time, targeting camp of Mawlawi Ismahil, who served as Taliban insurgents’ shadow district chief for Qaysar
UK, EU negotiators have “useful review” on Brexit, “major difficulties” remain: spokesman
The EU negotiator reiterated that Brexit deal must be brokered by the “strict deadline” of the end of next month ahead of the transition period on Dec. 31.
Kenya says to intensify regional counter-terrorism efforts
Kenyatta said Kenya aims to provide leadership in the Horn of Africa by exploring and implementing diplomatic measures in counter-terrorism financing
Biden campaign, Democrats raise $364.5m in August
In August, Biden announced his vice presidential pick, California Senator Kamala Harris, and officially accepted his party’s nomination
Kenya freezes assets of 9 financiers of al-Shabab terror group
Al-Qaida allied terror group, al-Shabab has long-established finance networks in the East Africa region region to run its operations
Lebanese president says France seeks to help Lebanon, not to interfere in internal affairs
Macron visited Lebanon on Monday and met with various political parties while agreeing with them on a roadmap to achieve reforms within 8 weeks.
Coronavirus recoveries in Africa surpass 1m mark
AU Commission’s healthcare agency said that 5 countries account for 70% of coronavirus cases in Africa, South Africa, Egypt, Morocco, Nigeria and Ethiopia
UN to set up new peacekeeping base in South Sudan
The rise in violence came after the killing of six bodyguards of South Sudan Vice President James Wani Igga in the Lobonok area last month.
Africa launches $14m program to shore up coffee sector amid COVID-19
ICO projects a loss of exports valued between $100m and $200m, potentially affecting 6.6 million jobs in coffee sector, particularly in east Africa
Airstrikes smash Taliban explosive cache, court in North Afghanistan
Taliban cache stored 6 AK-47 rifles, 1 RPG launcher, 2,000 bullets, more than 70 kg explosive materials, according to Afghanistan government
Putin to meet Lukashenko in Moscow
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters that the specific date for the Putin-Lukashenko meeting has not been set yet.
Tanzania’s ruling party launches Magufuli re-election campaign
Magufuli is facing competition from 14 other presidential candidates. About 29.2 million Tanzanians have registered to vote in this year’s election
Trump hits campaign trail after accepting renomination
Speaking to supporters at an airport, Trump again laced into his Democratic rival, Joe Biden, while lashing out at demonstrations calling for social justice
US top general says military won’t play role in 2020 election
US President and 2020 Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has raised the prospect that he won’t accept the results of November election
WHO launches masks awareness campaign in Guinea-Bissau
Since authorities decided that wearing of masks is mandatory in public places, some residents of Guinea-Bissau capital Bissau refuse or neglect to abide
UNHCR concerned over COVID-19 outbreak in refugee settlement in Uganda
Government put Kyangwali Refugee Settlement in western Uganda under a lockdown, restricting movements and activities in the settlement
Putin sees Lukashenko as legitimate president of Belarus
Belarus has been witnessing mass protests after incumbent president Lukashenko won a 6th term in elections, as opposition refuses to recognize the results.
Russian fighter jets intercept US bomber over Baltic Sea
Crews of Russian fighter jets approached the air target and identified it as a B-52H strategic bomber of the US Air Force at a safe distance
Australia’s hardest-hit state records fewest coronavirus cases since July
However, Australia’s coronavirus death toll has reached 600 as authorities in Victoria confirmed 18 new deaths on Saturday.