Ukraine Wheat export ships leave Ukraine's Black Sea ports — and more updates Two ships carring the first Ukrainian wheat to be exported under a UN-brokered deal have left Black Sea ports; Kyiv appeals to the UN and Red Cross over prisoners held by Russia, and the EU is due to discuss a potential visa ban on all Russians — the latest developments in the war. 12/08/2022
Uncovering Europe How a black man's murder put racism in the spotlight ahead of election The murder of Alika Ogorchukwu, a Nigerian man living in Italy, was filmed by onlookers but none of them directly intervened. 10/08/2022
Climate Kenya drought crisis: ‘I pray we get rain by the mercy of God’ Four consecutive failed rainy seasons have caused crippling food insecurity and malnutrition in Kenya. 05/08/2022
Money Can the US dollar be toppled as the world's premier reserve currency? The power of the dollar as the world’s premier reserve currency gives the US far-reaching advantages over its rivals. But with Russia and other BRICS nations signalling their intention to challenge this power, is it under threat? 03/08/2022
world news Ukraine war: What you need to know today Want to stay up to date with what is happening in the Ukraine war? Here are today's latest developments. 27/07/2022
Russia Moscow's goal is to remove 'unacceptable' Kyiv regime, says FM Lavrov The FM's statement contradicts the Kremlin's repeated denial of intentions to remove Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and his government from power after the 24 February invasion of its western neighbour. 25/07/2022
Ukraine Ukraine war: The latest developments you need to know From Ukraine hoping to see the UN-brokered grain exports deal yield results to Russia's top diplomat looking for allies in Africa, these are some of the key developments in the war from Monday. 25/07/2022
Russia Russia continues Africa charm offensive as Lavrov arrives in Congo The foreign minister started his tour with talks in Egypt, and will meet Congolese President Sassou Nguesso on Monday. 25/07/2022
world news African leaders welcome Russia-Ukraine wheat deal Leaders across the continent have welcomed the deal which is set to unblock grain exports from Ukraine, after the UN said it feared a "hurricane of famine". 23/07/2022
Ukraine Ukraine war: What you need to know this weekend From the two belligerents signing a key grains export deal in Istanbul to Moscow forces accused of looting Europe-bound steel, these are some of the key developments in the war this weekend. 22/07/2022
View I've hope for international justice despite ICC's bumpy history | View James A. Goldston assesses the success of international criminal justice to mark the 20th anniversary of the International Criminal Court. 05/07/2022
View Blinkered by Ukraine, world waits for African children to die | View With 1.8 million children's lives in danger and only a 'tiny, shrinking window' to prevent disaster, the G7 and international community must act, says Rania Dagash of UNICEF. 24/06/2022
Destinations Syrian monastery on the edge of a cliff opens its doors for tourists A lone Syrian monastery that was once a hub for interfaith dialogue has reopened to visitors after more than a decade of war. 22/06/2022
world news UN says climate change and Ukraine war driving up refugee numbers "I had a right to build a better future, it wasn't possible to do that in Somalia." Abdullahi Ahmed, now a councillor in Turin, spoke to delegates on UN World Refugee Day. 20/06/2022
Rwanda Refugees in Rwanda warn of challenges ahead for arrivals from UK With Britain set to send its first group of asylum-seekers to Rwanda later today, some refugees already in the country are warning that times may be hard for the new arrivals. 14/06/2022
Europe News Europe urged not to neglect other refugees amid focus on Ukraine NGOs want the EU to use its welcoming of Ukrainian refugees as a blueprint for helping others fleeing conflict around the world. 14/06/2022
Lithuania Lithuania gets fundraised drone for free, from Turkish manufacturer Lithuanians crowdfunded €5.9 million recently to buy a Bayraktar drone from Turkey to give to the Ukrainian military. 02/06/2022