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Africa

August 4, 2023

Mali, Burkina Faso leaders using Wagner, other criminal Russian mercenaries to undermine Sahel region: Bazoum

“They employ criminal Russian mercenaries such as the Wagner Group at the expense of their people’s rights and dignity.”

PUTIN, MALI & BURKINA FASO LEADERS
August 4, 2023

Niger cuts diplomatic ties with Nigeria, U.S., France; recalls ambassadors

Mr Tiani “put an end” to the functions of Nigerien ambassadors to Nigeria, France, Togo and the United States.

Abdourahamane Tiani
August 4, 2023

Coup: Ousted Niger President Bazoum begs U.S., EU, ECOWAS to rescue, reinstate him

“In our hour of need, I call on the U.S. government and the entire international community to help us restore our constitutional order.”

Mohamed Bazoum, Bola Tinubu, Joe Biden
August 4, 2023

Thousands supporting Niger military coupists stage solidarity rally

Demonstrators took to the streets of Niger’s capital Niamey on Thursday in a show of support for the country’s military junta, a week after a military coup.

NIGERIEN MILITARY SUPPORTERS' RALLY
August 4, 2023

Arewa leaders warn ECOWAS against using force to oust Niger coupists

The Arewa Consultative Forum has warned the Economic Community of West African States against using force to oust the Republic of Niger putschists.

AREWA LEADERS; ECOWAS LEADERS
August 3, 2023

United Nigeria Airlines gets approval to fly Ghana route

Mr Okonkwo said the approval to fly into Ghana was communicated to the airline by the GCAA on July 13.

United Nigeria Aircraft [Credit; United Nigeria Airline]
August 3, 2023

Military options in Niger Republic will escalate situation: Atiku

“The crisis in the Republic of Niger requires diplomatic engagements, and that must mean that the channels for dialogue should be well sustained.”

Atiku Abubakar [Credit: Punch Newspaper]
August 3, 2023

Niger Coup: Emir urges NIS to intensify surveillance along borders

Mr Bashar, represented by Siddiku Ibrahim-Saad, the Ubandoman Gwandu, commended the efforts to combat trafficking in persons and illegal immigration in the country.

Nigeria Immigration Service
August 3, 2023

President Biden demands immediate release of Niger’s Bazoum

“I call for President Bazoum and his family to be immediately released, and for the preservation of Niger’s hard-earned democracy,” Mr Biden said.

Joe Biden
August 3, 2023

Ghanaian president urges African nations to include women, children in climate talks

He said this could help champion eco-friendly behaviours, promote sustainable consumption and protect natural resources.

The President of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo [Photo credit: Prime News Ghana]