France rethinks its African footprint;
Mediation in Sudan is key to Egypt's security...;
...as Khartoum leans towards Moscow;
Congo moves to regain control over Chinese-run mine;
China's digital silk road comes to Kenya
The real story surrounding Russia's economy;
Brutal tactics dominate Russia's war effort...;
...creating a new lexicon;
A widening technological gap
U.S. must make clear it will defend Taiwan: Abe;
Eyeing China, Japan and Philippines hold security talks;
Twitter users exposing China's pro-Russian propaganda;
Diversifying supply chains away from China "good for everyone";
China's new mega-coal mine can produce 15 million tons annually
Researchers find "smoking gun" on China's organ harvesting;
Chinese Army makes incursion bids in Ladakh;
China refuses to guarantee Ukraine's security;
China's state-owned companies avoid new oil deals with Russia;
Indonesians see the U.S. more favorably than China
Kadyrov backs Ukraine campaign;
Russia's shifting war aims;
Kremlin critic regains her voice;
Moscow frets over a reinvigorated NATO;
The Kremlin searches for scapegoats;
Domestic opposition mounts