EU and NATO condemn Russian election as neither free nor fair

The EU and NATO said on Thursday an election in Russia set to see Vladimir Putin re-elected president would not be free or fair because the Kremlin has crushed all opposition.

The EU and NATO said on Thursday an election in Russia set to see Vladimir Putin re-elected president would not be free or fair because the Kremlin has crushed all opposition.

In a bid to bolster support for his country amidst escalating tensions with Russia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky convened with Balkan leaders in Albania on Wednesday.

Zimbabwe politician Charlton Hwende has praised the late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi describing him as a visionary who wanted to bring Africa together under one currency, one country idea.

The Taliban called on Afghanistan's imams to urge unity when they hold their first Friday prayers since the Islamist group seized control of the country, as protests against the takeover spread to more cities on Thursday, including the capital, Kabul.