France condemns Niger violence after thousands of junta supporters gather outside embassy
France on Sunday warned it would retaliate if its citizens were attacked in Niger, after protesters tried to enter its embassy in the capital, Niamey.
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ECOWAS set to meet on Niger; coup leaders say bloc planning ‘military intervention’
The leaders of Niger’s military coup said on Sunday they believed regional body ECOWAS was on the point of staging a military intervention in the capital of the Sahel country.
Interview – Max Koffi
Max Koffi explains the aims of the Equal Trade Alliance and how the redesign of trade relations could reduce poverty and the impact of climate change on Africa.
Polls open in Central African Republic for referendum on new constitution
The Central African Republic began voting on Sunday in a referendum on a new constitution that would allow President Faustin-Archange Touadera to seek a third term in a country which has endured several coups.
Central African Republic votes on whether to allow president a third term
Voters in the Central African Republic will cast their ballots on Sunday on a controversial plan to change the constitution and open the door to a third term by President Faustin Archange Touadera.
France Cuts Off Financial Support To Niger Following Military Coup
Former President of Niger Mohamed BazoumParis: France has cut off financial support to Niger after a coup toppled the West African country’s democratically elected president, CNN reported.France in a statement called for the “immediate return to the Nigerien constitutional order” adding to the mounting international pressure on the coup plotters.The move came shortly after the European Union
Niger coup leaders warn against military intervention as west African leaders set to meet
Heads of state will meet in Nigeria on Sunday where they will decide on further actions to pressure army leaders to restore constitutional orderMilitary leaders in Niger have warned against any armed intervention in the country, as west African leaders…
Russia Strikes Ukrainian Grain Terminal, Kyiv Says
In St. Petersburg, President Vladimir V. Putin rejected calls for reviving a Black Sea grain deal or for ending fighting.
Senegal’s state prosecutor announces new judicial proceedings against Sonko
Senegal’s state prosecutor Abdou Karim Diop has announced new judicial proceedings against the country’s opposition leader Ousmane Sonko, who is currently in custody following his arrest on Friday night.
France suspends development, budget aid to Niger following military coup
France has suspended all development aid and budgetary support to Niger following a military coup against President Mohamed Bazoum, the French foreign ministry said Saturday.