of

Supporters of Gabonese president Ali Bongo believe that their candidate "is the choice of reason" as he launched his election campaign in the Owendo commune. The Gabonese leader who is favourite to win a third term, will face 18 other…

Thousands of coup supporters rallied near a French military base in Niger on Friday, a day after West African leaders said they would muster a "standby" force in their efforts to reinstate the country's deposed leader. Fears also mounted…

The construction of the $800M Kandadji hydroelectric project in Niger has been halted by the Chinese contractor Gezhouba Group which claims that most of its funds have been frozen due to the current sanctions after the coup. In a letter…

Air France has extended "until August 18 inclusive" the suspension of its flights to and from Bamako and Ouagadougou "following the coup d'état in Niger and because of the geopolitical situation in the Sahel region", the airline said…

Niger’s mutinous soldiers closed the country’s airspace and accused foreign powers of preparing an attack, as the junta defied a deadline to restore the ousted president. Niger’s state television announced the move on Sunday night, hours…

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…

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…

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"…

Ethiopian Council of Ministers is declaring a state of emergency in the country’s Amhara region after authorities pleaded for help as clashes intensify between regional forces and the military. The prime minister’s office announced the…

Thousands of Ugandans thronged the palace grounds of the country's largest kingdom Buganda, defying rain as they danced and ululated to mark 30 years since the coronation of King Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II. Dressed in traditional attire…