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Africa

August 16, 2023

Sudanese civil aviation authority opens airspace in eastern sector

The statement said the authority announced the launching of an alternative air navigation centre in the eastern city of Port Sudan.

Khartoum International Airport
August 16, 2023

Humanitarian leaders call for end to Sudan conflict

The UN Refugee Agency said that since the beginning of the hostilities on April 15, more than 4.3 million people have been forced to flee.

Sudan war
August 16, 2023
Fighting in Libya used to illustrate the story
August 16, 2023

U.S. says bilateral ties with Nigeria under Tinubu’s government ‘very exciting’

“This is a very exciting time in the U.S.-Nigeria bilateral relationship, especially on the economic front, with the Tinubu administration…”

DAVID GREENE and TINUBU
August 15, 2023

Northern elders tell Tinubu to lift sanctions on Niger to ease negotiation with military junta

“Nigeria should remove all sanctions and other measures intended to force the government and people of Niger into acquiescence.”

President Bola Tinubu
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
August 15, 2023

Mali’s president confirms call with Putin about Niger coup

Mr Putin has called for a return to constitutional order in Niger, while Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin welcomed the coup.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Mali’s military leader Assimi Goita
August 15, 2023

UN working with Niger’s junta to deliver cash gifts, foods to Nigeriens: Official

According to the UN, roughly 4.3 million people in the West African country rely on humanitarian aid.

UN Sec-Gen Antonio Guterres and Niger military leader
August 14, 2023

South Africa’s lion farming cruel, linked to international criminals: World Animal Protection

While the skins, paws and skulls are handed over to the canned hunters as prized trophies, the skeletons are left to dry in the sun, packaged and sold to Asian buyers.

World Animal Protection and Lions
August 14, 2023

U.S. tells Tinubu to keep pressurising Niger junta to release President Bazoum

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Nigerian President Bola Tinubu.

Bola Tinubu and Anthony Blinken