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September 1, 2023

Coup D’état: African Union suspends Gabon

Burkina Faso, Mali, Guinea and Sudan have also been suspended since the coups in those countries.

GABON COUPISTS
September 1, 2023

Gabon: Coups only make crises worse, says UN secretary general

Africa has experienced seven coups since August 2020, before the one on Wednesday in Gabon. Others are Niger, Sudan, Burkina Faso, Mali, Guinea, and Chad.

Abdourahmane Tchiani of Niger, Brice Nguema of Gabon, Assimi Goita of Mali and Ibrahim Traore of Burkina Faso
August 31, 2023

Norway to close embassy in Mali as UN peacekeepers leave

The ministry said maintaining normal diplomatic ties with the West African country would become more difficult.

Norway flag
August 31, 2023

Niger’s junta orders police to expel French ambassador

The ministry said that it was “constantly assessing the security and operating conditions of our embassy.”

Omar Tchiani
August 31, 2023

United Nations condemns coup d’état in Gabon

UN secretary general Antonio Guterres has condemned the ongoing coup attempt as a means to resolve the post-electoral crisis in Gabon.

GABON COUPISTS
August 25, 2023

Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali juntas form military pact

The accord allows Mali and Burkina Faso to provide military assistance to Niger in case of attack against the putschists.

Ibrahim Traore of Burkina Faso and Assimi Goita of Mali
August 21, 2023

Burkina Faso police killed 40 Islamic fighters after ambush; five officers dead: Army

The police in Burkina Faso killed 40 Islamist fighters, the army said.

Burkinafaso policemen Credit : Guardian
August 19, 2023
ECOWAS defence chiefs
August 16, 2023

Niger Coup: ECOWAS military chiefs to meet in Ghana

The coup has plunged the region into a political crisis.

ECOWAS defence chiefs
August 15, 2023

Niger coup setback for Sahel development: German Minister

Mr Svenja announced during a visit to West Africa, calling for the immediate release of ousted President Bazoum Mohamed.

Niger coupists