Russia war on Ukraine: SA President briefs Chinese leader
SOUTH Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has briefed Chinese leader Xi Jinping on the upcoming visit by African leaders to Russia and Ukraine in a bid to end hostilities, the South African presidency said. Chinese state broadcaster reported that the two leaders had a phone call on Friday. In a statement, South Africa's presidency said Ramaphosa told Xi he noted the peace plan proposed by China and affirmed African leaders' support for initiatives aimed at a peaceful resolution of the conflict. "President Xi Jinping commended the initiative by the African continent and acknowledged the impact the conflict has had on human lives and…