PUEAA

The Philippine president said Friday that his country does not want a confrontation but will staunchly defend its waters after its coast guard dismantled a floating barrier placed by China at a disputed shoal in the South China Sea.

Afghan consulates counter embassy’s decision to shut down

THE HINDU

As Afghanistan’s last remaining diplomats in Delhi plan their exit, citing a resource crunch and lack of support from the Ministry of External Affairs, the move to shut down the Embassy could cast a long shadow on the future of about 25,000 Afghan refugees in India. According to the diplomats, it could also allow the Taliban to take control of the missions in India.

Blasts hit Pakistan on prophet’s birthday, killing dozens

THE WASHINGTON POST

At least 47 people were killed and dozens injured Friday in two separate blasts in Pakistan targeting worshipers on the birthday of prophet Muhammad, with authorities cautioning that the death toll could rise.

Mali junta expects delay to February elections

REUTERS

Mali's military junta on Monday said it would postpone February elections for technical reasons, further pushing back a timeline for a return to democratic rule after two coups.

US and Kenya sign defence deal ahead of possible Haiti mission

ALJAZEERA

The United States and Kenya have signed a defence agreement that will see the East African nation get resources and support for security deployments as it has volunteered to lead an international mission to violence-plagued Haiti.

Eswatini, Africa's last absolute monarchy, votes for parliament

AFRICANEWS

Eswatini, Africa's last absolute monarchy, holds legislative elections on Friday that despite recent -- and deadly -- pro-democracy protests are unlikely to change the political scenery in the tightly controlled kingdom.

Tener voz en el mundo y obligarse a hacer frente común: los beneficios de la entrada de África en el G-20

EL PAÍS

La integración de la Unión Africana (UA) como miembro permanente del Grupo de los 20 (G-20) supone, a la vez, una oportunidad y un desafío para el continente africano. Con esta resolución, adoptada en la cumbre de este foro celebrada el 9 y 10 de septiembre en India, África tendrá voz en un espacio económico donde se toman decisiones muy importantes —el G-20 representa el 85% de la producción económica mundial y el 75% del comercio— y podrá, por lo tanto, aportar su perspectiva en cuestiones relevantes para el continente como la deuda, los intercambios comerciales o el impacto del cambio climático. Pero, al mismo tiempo, la entrada en el grupo obliga a los países africanos a ponerse de acuerdo sobre esas cuestiones fundamentales y superar sus históricas diferencias internas.

Uzbekistan aims to strengthen its global position

ASIA TIMES

Uzbekistan has been undergoing significant transformation since Mirziyoyev took office as president in 2016. In just a few years, this former Soviet republic and home to about 36 million people has improved its business climate, attracted foreign investors, and strengthened its economic and diplomatic relationships with the global community.

With Mirziyoyev recently re-elected for a new seven-year term, experts anticipate that the country will continue its reform efforts and further strengthen its ties with major economies, including the United States.