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Africa

August 12, 2023

UN envoy worries over ‘deteriorating conditions’ of detained President Bazoum

He said he had received credible reports that the detention conditions could be inhumane and degrading.

President Mohamed Bazoum
August 11, 2023

Tinubu should restore electricity to Niger, impose sanctions on coupists, not masses: Falana

On Thursday, ECOWAS directed the deployment of standby military troops to restore constitutional order in the country.

Femi Falana and President Bola Tinubu
August 11, 2023

ECOWAS invasion of Niger will last longer than projected: Russia

Fears are growing for the health and safety of Mr Bazoum, who has been held captive since the military seized power on July 26.

Putin and ECOWAS defence chiefs
August 11, 2023

Over 20 million people affected by severe hunger crisis in Sudan: UN

Mr Rowe described the situation in West and Central Darfur as “catastrophic.”

South Sudan food crisis (Credit: Sudan support)
August 11, 2023

Lebanon’s sole national TV channel shuts down over govt’s inability to pay workers’ salaries

Tele Liban staff started a strike a week ago, citing discontent with their salaries.

Tele Liban [Credit:Arab News]
August 11, 2023

Coup: African Union backs ECOWAS’ decision to launch military action in Niger

The union’s chairman, Moussa Faki Mahamat, in a statement, said he stands behind the group’s response to the coup in Niger.

African Union and Niger junta
August 10, 2023

Tinubu bagman for Chicago cocaine mafia; rigged Nigerian presidential election: British MP George Galloway

Mr Galloway, famed for his brutal candour, asserted that he only recently learnt that Mr Tinubu was a bagman for mafia and drug dealers.

President Bola Tinubu and MP George Galloway
August 10, 2023

‘Tinubu pushing Nigeria into war,’ Nigerians react as ECOWAS deploys forces for Niger’s invasion

They contended that the decision could trigger humanitarian crises in Nothern states bordering Niger.

Sleeping President Bola Tinubu
August 10, 2023

ECOWAS deploys coalition troops for immediate invasion of Niger

The announcement came despite widespread warning that an invasion could plunge sun-Sahara Africa into turmoil.

Bola Tinubu and Nigerien junta
August 10, 2023

U.S. expresses support for ‘African solutions to African problems’, global crises

Stability is the bedrock upon which societies thrive and the United States is resolutely dedicated to promoting peace, democracy, and security in Africa.

U.S. CONSUL GENERAL WILL STEVENS; TINUBU WITH ECOWAS LEADERS