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Africa

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]
August 4, 2023

Coup: Customs announces closure of all borders with Niger Republic

Mr Adewale said the decision for the total blockage of the borders was to comply with ECOWAS’ directive to suspend the movement of cargo until further notice.

NCS’ acting controller general Bashir Adewale[ Credit; Contents101]
August 4, 2023

South Sudan president dismisses finance minister amid hyperinflation

Mr Kiir did not give any reason for the dismissal amid hyperinflation and depreciation of the country’s local currency, the South Sudanese pound (SSP).

South Sudan President, Salva Kiir Mayardit
August 4, 2023

Niger Coup: Ousted President Bazoum warns Central Sahel region could fall victim to Russia’s ‘brutal terrorism’

He said the entire central Sahel region could fall to Russian influence via the Wagner Group.

President Mohamed Bazoum
August 4, 2023

Tinubu officially informs Senate of plan to invade Niger Republic

Tinubu briefed the National Assembly on the proposed military action by ECOWAS and other penalties against the coup plotters in the Niger Republic.

President Bola Tinubu