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South Sudanese arch-foes sign a final power-sharing deal, aimed at ending a civil war that has killed tens of thousands of people and displaced millions in the world's youngest country. IMAGES
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and his rival Abdullah Abdullah sign a power-sharing deal, ending a bitter months-long feud that plunged the country into political crisis. The breakthrough, which sees Abdullah heading peace talks with the Taliban, comes as Afghanistan battles a series of crises, including a rapid spread of the deadly coronavirus and surging militant violence that saw dozens killed in brutal attacks last week. IMAGES of Afghan President Ghani and rival Abdullah signing a power-sharing deal
Yemen's internationally recognised government signs a Saudi-brokered power-sharing agreement with southern separatists, aimed at ending a conflict simmering within the country's long-running civil war. IMAGES
Sudan's generals and protest leaders sign the historic deal for a transition to civilian rule that will govern the 39-month transition during a ceremony held at a hall by the Nile in the capital Khartoum. IMAGES
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky says he is hopeful of securing a quick deal to get fighter jets from Western partners, after meeting British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at Chequers. Zelensky confirms the pair talked about the issue during a meeting at the prime minister's official country retreat northwest of London, adding that he was "very positive" about the prospect of creating a "jets coalition" for the war against Russia. SOUNDBITE
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres calls for an end to the conflict in Sudan, saying the country cannot afford such destruction at a desperate time. SOUNDBITE