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EU examines its training of African armies as another coup rocks the continent

The European Union is growing increasingly concerned about “domino effects” as yet another military coup rocks Africa

The Independent UK

Gabon coup chief named interim leader as West condemns Bongo ouster

Gabon’s junta has named coup chief General Brice Oligui Nguema, head of the presidential Republican Guard, as the country’s interim leader. The move comes after soldiers deposed President Ali Bongo Ondimba after he was declared the winner of national elections.

Radio France Internationale

Top US and EU lawmakers say West is too soft on Serbia when it comes to easing Kosovo tensions

Senior lawmakers from the United States and Europe are calling for a change in the Western diplomatic approach toward Serbia and Kosovo

The Independent UK

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EU urges G20 to help persuade Putin to reopen Ukraine grain export route

Brussels’ foreign policy chief calls on nations to speak with a unified voice to help ‘people most in need’

The Guardian - UK

Putin is using food as a weapon – but his cynical attempts to drum up forced allies will fail

By reneging on the Black Sea grain deal, Russia has driven up food prices around the world, says Josep Borrell, the EU’s high representative for foreign affairs and security policy

The Guardian - UK

Russia-Ukraine war: EU bans drone sales to Belarus and adds state TV presenters to sanctions list – as it happened

Belarusian leader, Alexander Lukashenko, is close ally of Vladimir Putin and EU says regime is ‘accomplice in Russia’s unprovoked war’

The Guardian - AU

West African gov’ts give Niger coup leaders a week to cede power

Economic Community of West African States regional bloc demands President Mohamed Bazoum be reinstated within a week.

Al Jazeera

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David Pratt: Western fears grow as coup underscores waning influence in region

IN recent years it’s been derisively dubbed the “coup belt”.

The National (Scotland)

France suspends development, budget aid to Niger following military coup

France has suspended all development aid and budgetary support to Niger following a military coup against President Mohamed Bazoum, the French foreign ministry said Saturday.

Radio France Internationale

EU suspends support and security cooperation with Niger after coup

Announcement comes as African Union issues 15-day ultimatum to those involved in seizing power to return to barracks

The Guardian - UK

Blinken says ousted Niger president has ‘unflagging’ US support after coup

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken offered Niger's ousted leader Mohamed Bazoum Washington's steadfast support, and warned those detaining him that "hundreds of millions of dollars of assistance" was at risk.

France 24

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 513

These are the main developments as the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its 513th day.

Al Jazeera

EU draws up plans for $22bn Ukraine weapons fund

EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell says the funds will be spent over four years to help Ukraine fight Russia’s war.

Al Jazeera

Beijing's top diplomat asks EU to clarify its new China strategy

The European Union must not "vacillate" and needs to "clarify" its strategic relationship with Beijing, top diplomat Wang Yi said during a meeting with EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell, China's foreign ministry said Saturday.

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The Independent UK

EU rejects Myanmar’s diplomatic role and says it still doesn't recognize generals

The European Union’s top diplomat has expressed opposition to Myanmar’s upcoming role as overseer of relations between the 27-nation bloc and Southeast Asian nations and reasserted its non-recognition of the strife-torn nation’s military government

Al Jazeera

China cancels visit from EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell

Representatives from the EU and China were expected to discuss trade and the war in Ukraine during next week’s meeting.

The Independent UK

China and the EU at odds over top diplomat’s visit, cancellation at the last minute

The European Union says China has abruptly cancelled a visit by the EU's top diplomat for unspecified reasons

France 24

Ukraine to reinforce northern front following Wagner Group's arrival in Belarus

President Volodymyr Zelensky ordered top military commanders on Friday to strengthen Ukraine's northern military sector following the arrival of Russian mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin and his Wagner Group fighters in Belarus. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that Moscow would emerge from the aftermath of the Wagner mercenary group’s aborted…

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Al Jazeera

EU officials concerned over Russian threat with a ‘weaker Putin’

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy tells EU summit that turmoil for Putin in Russia was advantageous to the West.

The Guardian - UK

EU looks to Egypt partnership to tackle people-smuggling networks

Leaders already exploring plans with other African nations to tackle root causes of migration-related deaths

The Independent UK

Kosovo's prime minister offers to hold new elections in tense Serb-majority municipalities

Kosovo’s prime minister is offering to hold new mayoral elections in four Serb-majority municipalities in an effort to defuse tensions with neighboring Serbia that flared anew last month

Al Jazeera

China in focus as EU leaders prepare for key summit

Leaders of the European Union’s member states will meet in Brussels this week to discuss the bloc’s ties with China.

Chicago Tribune

Editorial: Prigozhin embarked on mutiny, but long ago Putin betrayed his nation

There’s a good deal of poetic justice weaving through the surreal coup attempt over the weekend that enveloped Russia in chaos and posed a grave threat to Vladimir Putin’s 23-year grip on power.

Al Jazeera

Moscow’s fallout with Wagner: Your guide to the Russian rebellion

What’s next for Prigozhin and his men, and why have they been warring with military chiefs? Here are key things to know.

The Guardian - UK

Prigozhin mutiny was monster acting against his creator, says top EU diplomat

Josep Borrell says Putin is facing consequences of working with Wagner and Russian military power ‘is cracking’

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