Pro-Coup Protestors Attack French Embassy, Shout ‘Long Live Putin’ In Niger

Niamey: Thousands of people who supported a military coup voiced anger over France’s influence in its former colony, Niger, resulting in tense and violent scenes in front of the French Embassy, CNN reported on Sunday.The pro-coup protestors were seen chanting the names of Russian President Vladimir Putin, despite requests from the Kremlin to release the nation’s democratically elected president,

July 31, 2023
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West African Nations Impose Economic, Travel Sanctions On Niger’s Coup Leaders

Niamey: Imposing economic and travel sanctions on the Niger military coup leaders on Sunday, the West African nations have threatened to use force if country’s President Mohamed Bazoum is not reinstated within a week, reported Al Jazeera.The military has been holding Niger’s elected president, Bazoum, since Wednesday in the third attempt to depose a Sahelian leader in as many years.The formidable

July 31, 2023
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