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August 7, 2023

Coup: Italy asks ECOWAS to extend Niger ultimatum over military invasion

Italy has urged ECOWAS to extend its deadline for the reinstatement of Niger’s ousted President Mohamed Bazoum.

ITALY FOREIGN MINISTER AND TINUBU
August 7, 2023

Niger military junta waits ECOWAS’ action after refusing to relinquish power

On Sunday as the deadline expired, the junta closed its airspace until further notice, citing the increased threat of military intervention.

BAZOUM and NIGER COUPISTS
August 7, 2023

ECOWAS Coup Deadline: AANI warns Nigeria, others against invading Niger

ECOWAS, backed by the U.S. and other Western allies, has threatened fire and brimstone to invade Niger.

ECOWAS leaders
August 6, 2023

Niger Coup: Journalists appeal to Tinubu, ECOWAS against use of force

NNPJ called on local and global media organisations to reduce the hype about the issues relating to the Niger Republic.

President Bola Tinubu
August 5, 2023

Experts want African regulators to supervise credit rating agencies: ECA

“It is imperative for regulators to ensure accountability on inaccurate rating opinions issued in Africa,” the report said.

Economic Commission for Africa
August 5, 2023

Northern senators caution Tinubu against military action in Niger Republic

He added that there would be serious implications for Nigeria if military force was considered without exhausting all diplomatic channels.

President Bola Tinubu
August 5, 2023

Coup: ECOWAS, FG beg international community for support to restore democracy in Niger

Mr Lamuwa said the federal government and ECOWAS commended the international community for condemning Gen. Abdourahamane Tchiani-led coup.

Abdourahamane Tiani
August 4, 2023

USIP urges ECOWAS to deploy force against coupists in Niger

Chris Kwaja said this in a virtual news conference on Friday in Abuja.

Niger Coup plotters
August 4, 2023

Invasion plans, resources concluded; we’ll force Niger coup leaders out of power: ECOWAS

“We will make them handover to the civilian authorities,” Mr Musah added.

ECOWAS defence chiefs
August 4, 2023

South Sudan lifts suspension on UN radio station after five years

The radio station was shut down in March 2018 over noncompliance with local media laws.

Radio Miraya[ Credit; Tuneln Radio]