Monday , September 25 2023

Africa

Guinea´s leader defends coups in Africa and rebuffs the West

Col. Mamadi Doumbouya, who was sworn in as Guinea’s interim president following the coup in 2021, told the U.N. General Assembly that beyond condemning the coups, global leaders must also “look to and address the deep-rooted causes.”   The recent coups in Africa are attempts by militaries to save their countries …

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Bandits kill two, kidnap 3 others in Kaduna

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Suspected bandits have attacked Dogon Noma village within Maro Ward, Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, killing two villagers and abducting three others. It was gathered that the bandits opened fire on the community on Friday morning, September 15, resulting in the loss of two lives, while three other …

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Niger junta orders police to evict French ambassador

The Niger junta has ordered the police to forcefully evict French ambassador, Ambassador Sylvain Itte, from the country. On August 25, Niger’s foreign ministry announced that Itte had 48 hours to leave, saying he had refused to meet with the new rulers and citing French government actions that were “contrary …

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African Union suspends Niger over coup

The AU said the suspension would remain in place until civilian rule in the country is restored, and that it would assess the implications of a military intervention in Niger.   Niger’s coup leaders have so far resisted pressure to step down© Balima Boureima/picture alliance/AA The African Union (AU) said it …

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ECOWAS force to invade Niger, say Defence Chiefs

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has secured the backing of the military of 10 of the 15 member states in its efforts to restore democratic government in Republic of Niger. The 10 countries on Thursday in Ghana expressed readiness to participate in a standby force should the …

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