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Added on the 29/02/2020 14:30:07 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
Taliban negotiator Shuhabuddin Dilawar arrives at the Sheraton Grand Doha hotel in Qatar for the signature of a long-sought deal between Washington and the Taliban that would see the two foes agree to the withdrawal of thousands of US troops from Afghanistan in return for insurgent guarantees. IMAGES
US chief negotiator Zalmay Khalilzad arrives at the Sheraton Grand Doha hotel in Qatar to sign a long-sought deal between Washington and the Taliban that would see the two foes agree to the withdrawal of thousands of US troops from Afghanistan in return for insurgent guarantees. IMAGES
A Qatar Airways passenger aircraft arrived at Kabul's airport Friday afternoon after the resumption of evacuation flights on Thursday, with the first 100 passengers arriving at Doha. IMAGES
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken warns that time was running out for Iran to return to a nuclear deal after a scathing report by the UN atomic watchdog. SOUNDBITE
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
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.