Niger president vows democracy ‘will prevail’ after army backs coup
Supporters of the coup ransack and set fire to headquarters of ruling party in the capital Niamey
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Coup d’État In Niger? President Mohamed Bazoum Detained By Presidential Guards
President Mohamed Bazoum, considered a close ally of France, was democratically elected in 2021The Niger presidential palace has been blocked by soldiers of the Presidential Guard, local media reported on Wednesday (July 26).Both AFP and Reuters news agencies claimed that their reporters on the ground saw military vehicles blocking the entrance to the presidential palace in the capital Niamey.An
Putin promises food security for Africa after Black Sea grain deal collapse
Russian President Vladimir Putin said he was confident that Russia could replace Ukrainian grain exports to Africa, which have stopped since the end of the Black Sea grain deal.
Putin promises free grain to six African nations after collapse of Black Sea deal
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China may be planning overseas naval bases in Asia and Africa, say analysts
Beijing believed to be aiming to rival US’s global maritime power and defeat western sanctions, report concludesChina’s military may be planning to build a host of overseas naval bases, as it hopes to protect shipping routes and strengthen its ability …
What’s happening in Niger? And what does it mean for President Mohamed Bazoum?
The nation’s leader has been toppled in a coup backed by the country’s military leadership
Niger’s army command declares support for military coup
Niger’s army command on Thursday declared its support for a coup instigated the previous day by soldiers of the presidentialguard, saying its priority was to avoid destabilising the country.
Putin Promises Free Grain at Africa Summit, Aiming to Help Russia’s Image
At a summit for African countries, the Russian president insisted that Western hypocrisy rather than his invasion of Ukraine was to blame for disruptions in the global food supply.
Niger coup leader calls for support amid claims he is now head of state
Gen Abdourahamane Tchiani appeals to governments who backed democratically elected Mohamed BazoumGen Abdourahamane Tchiani, the Nigerien military leader behind the coup against the democratically elected president, has called for support, while one of …
Putin hosts African leaders in St-Petersburg for the second Russia-Africa summit
The two-day Russia-Africa summit is to begin today, Thursday, in St. Petersburg. For Vladimir Putin, it will be a key moment as he attempts to build support in Africa while his international stature weakens. For African leaders, it could be a time to …