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Brazilian president supports more countries in BRICS
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said that he supports more countries joining the BRICS group of large developing nations, which currently includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.
Lula's comments came hours…
Niger Coup: ECOWAS Chairman sends delegations to Niamey
The Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Nigeria's President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has dispatched two delegations to Niger Republic with a mandate to resolve the current political impasse in the country.
The…
South Sudan: Extreme Weather Conditions Raise Concerns Of Food Insecurity
Extreme weather due to the climate crisis has driven hunger in South Sudan to unprecedented levels.
Access to food has become scarce even for those who were previously able to feed themselves, according to the United Nations food agency.…
Niger Protesters Massing For Pro-Coup Demonstration
People have been gathering at a square in central Niamey, the capital of Niger, to show their support for last week's military coup.
On the anniversary of the country's independence a coalition of civil society organisations called for…
Niger Republic: Military Ruler Warns Against Foreign Meddling
Niger's new military ruler lashed out at neighbouring countries and the international community in a nationally televised speech Wednesday night, and he called on the population to be ready to defend the nation.
In one of few addresses…
At Least 20 People Die In Uganda Boat Accident
At least 20 people have died after a boat capsized in Ugandan waters on Lake Victoria.
The overloaded boat was believed to have had 34 people on board when the accident happened on Wednesday, the police said.
Nine people were rescued,…
Nigeria cuts electricity to Niger Republic after coup
Nigeria has cut its electricity supply to Niger, on Wednesday from a source close to the management of the Nigerien Electricity Company (Nigelec), in line with the sanctions decided by the West African neighbours of Niger destabilized by a…
Senegalese authorities suspend TikTok app
Senegalese authorities suspended the TikTok application on Wednesday until "further notice" due to the dissemination of "hateful and subversive" messages following protests against the imprisonment of opposition figure Ousmane Sonko on…
Niger reopens borders with five neighbouring countries
Niger's land and air borders with five neighbouring countries have been reopened, almost a week after they were closed in a coup that overthrew elected president Mohamed Bazoum, one of the coup plotters announced.
"The land and air…
US to support Kenya-led police mission in Haiti
The United States said it will put forward a U.N. Security Council resolution that will authorize Kenya to lead a multinational police force to help combat gangs in Haiti that control much of the capital and are spreading through the…