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Robert Shonov, Russian national and ex-staffer at consulate, charged with ‘cooperation on a confidential basis’ with US.

Results from Zimbabwe's elections were still coming in on Friday, after delays forced a second day of voting in a number of neighbourhoods. Meanwhile civil society activists denounced the arrest of more than 40 people working as election observers.

U.S. greatly concerned about all the attacks in Israel, in the Palestinian territories over the weekend

U.S. regularly raises human rights concerns with India, incl. Christian persecution. India trashes allegations as based on "misinformation". Ahead of Biden's visit, U.S. State Dept. Spox. says they'll continue to have frank exchanges on issues of concern.

Victoria Nuland describes talks with coup leaders as ‘difficult’ as the US calls for ‘constitutional order’ in Niger.

US Department of State says Washington has always maintained the two neighbours should engage in dialogue.

Staffing levels reduced as US says White House is committed to restoring president after last week’s coup

A delegation from West African regional bloc ECOWAS arrived in Niger on Thursday for talks with coup leaders. Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, the bloc’s chairman, urged representatives to do “whatever it takes to ensure a conclusive and amicable resolution of the situation in Niger", his office said. Follow our blog…

The US joins European countries in calling for citizens to evacuate after Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum was overthrown.