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ECOWAS Chairman meets with Islamic Scholars, approves mediation moves in Niger
A group of Nigerian Islamic Clerics on Wednesday met with the Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja and got his approval to negotiate with…
Niger Coup: Diplomacy is the best option for ECOWAS – Sanusi II
As the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) meet on Thursday, August 10, 2023 in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital to proffer solution to the political crisis in Niger Republic, the regional body has been advised to adopt public…
Romanian Hostage Seized From Burkina Faso Mine Releases After Eight Years
A Romanian security personel who was kidnapped from a manganese mining project in Burkina Faso in 2015 has been released and safely returned to Romania, the foreign ministry stated this on Wednesday.
Iulian Ghergut was 39 years when he…
Niger: EU Says “There Is Room For Mediation Efforts
There is still room for mediation efforts in Niger", declared European commission spokesman Peter Stano during a press conference in Brussels on Tuesday.
Even though, efforts by ECOWAS and the United States to parlay with Niger's new…
Ethiopian Military Forces Back Militiamen In Two Major Amhara Towns
Ethiopia’s military has forced local militiamen out of two major towns in the Amhara region, residents reported on Wednesday, in its first major battlefield breakthroughs since fighting erupted last week.
The Ethiopian National Defence…
Liberia Deports Ex-Sierra Leone Police Chief
Liberian authorities have arrested and handed over a former Sierra Leonean police chief accused by his country of planning a coup against President Julius Maada Bio's government.
Liberian Information Minister Ledgerhood Rennie said in a…
Police Officer Among Five Dead In SA Taxi Strike
Five people, including a 40-year-old British national and a police officer have died in violent protests related to the taxi strike in Cape Town, South Africa.
This comes after a week-long strike was called by the South African National…
Kenya Political Talks Due To Officially Resume
Talks between the governing Kenya Kwanza and the opposition Azimio la Umoja coalitions to end political tensions over the rising cost of living and electoral reforms are due to resume.
Azimio led deadly protests in March and July against…
Niger Coup: Fact-Checking Misinformation Spreading Online
In the aftermath of the coup in Niger, false claims and misinformation are being shared online, adding to the tensions over the country's future.
We have looked into some of the widely shared claims.
Old and manipulated images showing…
More Sanctions For Niger Republic Coupists, Associates
Nigeria’s President and Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, has directed the Acting Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, to issue financial sanctions against individuals and entities…