Egypt intends to propose a special clause in the African Union (AU) for its role as a mediator in African disputes, according to a foreign ministry statement on Monday. The move will also outline Egypt’s offer to host a headquarters of the African Union Center for post-conflict reconstruction. The statement …

Fighting in east Ukraine over the last 24 hours has killed at least nine soldiers and wounded 29, the military said today , as rebels fought to secure more territory in the war zone. “Nine soldiers were killed and 29 injured in the (war zone) during the last 24 hours,” …

The United Nations Security Council plans to hold a special meeting on Monday focusing on the violence in eastern Ukraine. The meeting was convened by Lithuania, a rotating member of the council, at Kiev’s request and will begin at 3pm (2000 GMT).