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Africa

July 26, 2023

Niger Coup: African Union asks rebellious soldiers to return to barracks

Mr Mahamat condemned the attempted coup, demanding “immediate and unconditional return of the felon soldiers to their barracks.”

AU Chairperson, Moussa Faki Mahamat
July 26, 2023

U.S. condemns coup, demands release of Niger President Bazoum

We are monitoring the situation closely and are in communication with the U.S. Embassy in Niamey.

Joe Biden and Mohammed Bazoum
July 26, 2023

I stand with Niger President Bazoum; Nigeria, ECOWAS will protect democracy: Tinubu

The ECOWAS leadership will not accept any action that impedes the smooth functioning of legitimate authority in Niger.

President Bola Tinubu
July 26, 2023

Coup in Niger Republic; President Bazoum held inside palace: Report

“We have decided, after having taken the president, to dissolve the constitution,” said a uniformed officer.

President Mohamed Bazoum
July 26, 2023

Tunisians protest President Saied’s rule on anniversary of power seizure

Hundreds of protesters took to the streets of Tunisia on Tuesday to mark the second anniversary of President Kais Saied’s seizure of power.

Tunisian protesters
July 26, 2023

UN urges sustainable investment in Africa for food security

UN deputy secretary general Amina Mohammed has called for sustainable investments to build food sovereignty in Africa.

A Photo of Farming used to iilustrate the story [Photo Credit: Vanguard]
July 26, 2023

ECOWAS speaker seeks inclusion of marginalised groups to resolve crises

Mr Tunis noted that political inclusivity “has the advantage of enabling all points of view to be expressed and taken into consideration.”

ECOWAS speaker, Sidie Mohammed Tunis
July 25, 2023

Africa’s food sovereignty tops agenda at Russia-Africa summit

He said Africa was one of the most vulnerable regions in the world in terms of food security, despite agriculture employing more than 60 per cent of its labour force.

Russia-Africa summit [Credit; The Moscow Times]
July 25, 2023

Churches task Botswana lawmakers to vote against same-sex relations bill

“I believe that the church might be starting a very dangerous trend by manipulating the legislators and the courts,” said Ms Moruti.

LGBTQ flag
July 25, 2023

34 die in Algeria wildfires amid high temperature

The death toll due to wildfires in Algeria has reached 34 people amid a heat wave roiling North African countries.

Wildfire