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Africa

July 30, 2023

Coup: Nigeria, other ECOWAS members consider military options against Niger

He said the authority agreed that military action would be taken against the military junta of the Niger Republic if they failed to restore President Bazoum within one week.

ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government
July 30, 2023

OIC condemns coup in Niger, demands President Bazoum’s release

The OIC chief denounced any attempt to seize power by force and demanded the immediate release of the president.

President Mohamed Bazoum
July 30, 2023

Coup: Again, U.S. govt calls Tinubu over detained Niger President Bazoum

The U.S. government has again called President Bola Tinubu over the Niger coup.

Bola Tinubu and Anthony Blinken
July 30, 2023

EU suspends budget support, security cooperation with Niger following coup

The EU also has a small number of troops in Niger for a military training mission.

Niger Coup plotters
July 29, 2023

No fewer than 91 million Africans live with hepatitis: WHO

According to her, 1.2 million new hepatitis infections were detected in 2019 alone.

Matshidiso Moeti
July 29, 2023

‘Exiled’ Russian mercenary boss Prigozhin hails Niger coup, touts services

“What happened in Niger is nothing other than the struggle of the people of Niger with their colonisers,” said the message.

Yevgeny Prigozhin
July 29, 2023

African leaders press Putin to end Ukraine war, restore grain supplies

On Friday, he said Moscow respected the proposal and was carefully studying it, with Ukraine due to be discussed later at a working dinner.

African leaders at Russia-Africa summit
July 28, 2023

Russia wrote off $23 billion debt for Africa: Putin

“Russia will also assist in opening new African embassies and consulates in Russia,” he said.

Russian President Vladimir Putin (Credit: BBC)
July 28, 2023

Niger presidential guard Tchiani names self new ruler following coup

The army warned foreign states not to attempt a military intervention, saying it could have devastating consequences for the country.

Omar Tchiani
July 28, 2023

Niger Coup: Tinubu to host ECOWAS special meeting

This is Niger’s fifth coup and marks the fall of one of the last democratically elected governments in the Sahel.

President Bola Tinubu