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Benin Republic Backs ECOWAS in Wake of Niger Coup
The Republic of Benin has insisted that diplomacy is the preferred solution to managing the crisis caused by the military coup in Niger.
The country's foreign minister, Olushegun Adjadi Bakari, told reporters his country was demanding…
Niger Coup: Decision Time For West Africa As Deadline Nears
As the seven-day ultimatum given by West African leaders for the military in Niger to reinstate President Mohamed Bazoum draws to a close, both sides have crucial decisions to make.
Last Sunday evening, the regional bloc Ecowas, headed…
Niger Coup: Military action will be last option, Nigerian government says
The Nigerian Government has said that military action would be the last option in restoring democratic rule in Republic of Niger if diplomacy fails to resolve the impasse.
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs,…
Niger: ECOWAS Delegation Fails To Meet with military Leader
A delegation from west African bloc ECOWAS failed to meet with Junta leader who announced the scrapping of military pacts between Niamey and Paris.
The delegation from west African regional bloc ECOWAS arrived in Niger on Thursday…
African leaders call for release of Russian cereals
African leaders involved in peace talks over Ukraine have called for the unblocking of Russian grain and fertilizer exports to revive the deal on grain exports through the Black Sea, South Africa said
The group has also called on the…
Mali: Terrorists Ambush military Convoy Near Niger
Several Malian soldiers were killed in ambush on an Army convoy heading for Niger on Thursday, in the Ménaka region (northeast).
"According to an initial assessment, we lost six men," said a military official."We have today launched the…
Zimbabwean opposition leader accuses President of Violating law
Zimbabwe's main opposition leader Nelson has accused President Emmerson Mnangagwa of violating the law and tearing apart independent institutions to cling to power.
Nelson Chamisa also warned that any evidence of tampering by Mnangagwa's…
Niger Coup: President Bazoum warns of rebound in terrorism
In the columns of the Washington Post, for his first public statement since the coup d'etat in Niger, deposed President Mohamed Bazoum expresses his concern at the risk of a rebound in terrorism and a region placed "under Russian influence"…
Sierra Leone President calls for dialogue after divisive polls
Sierra Leone's President Julius Maada Bio at the official opening of the new National Assembly called for "unity" and "dialogue" to overcome deep divisions over the June 24 disputed elections.
"In this Parliament where no party has…
Zimbabwe opens 600MW coal-fired power plant
Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa has inaugurated a Chinese-funded power station that he said would go a long way in easing power shortages ahead of national elections.
Mnangagwa, 80, who is seeking a second presidential term on…