Africa

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 …

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 …

General Nguema took his oath, pledging to faithfully preserve the republican regime, with the ceremony witnessed by cheering Gabonese citizens   During a televised ceremony on Monday, General Brice Nguema, who led a coup that removed President Ali Bongo Ondimba, a cousin of the ousted president, was officially sworn in …

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 …

A Russian delegation held talks with Burkina Faso’s interim president Ibrahim Traore on Thursday at a meeting that included discussions on possible military cooperation, the Burkinabe presidency said in a statement.     A Russian delegation held talks with Burkina Faso’s interim president Ibrahim Traore on Thursday at a meeting …

Following the ouster of President Ali Bongo on Wednesday, the Gabon military coup plotters have named General Brice Oligui Nguema as the junta’s transition leader. According to local media reports in Gabon, Mr Nguema was Mr Bongo’s cousin. The putschists announced Mr Nguema’s emergence as the interim leader in a …

A woman has publicly declared God’s goodness upon her life after her joy was restored in good portion.   Margaret Namusisi was over the moon as she narrated her heartwarming story of welcoming three beautiful babies. Giving birth at 20 in Uganda The happy mother of five said she welcomed …

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 …

Members of the Niger Junta have reportedly begun to evacuate their families to Bukina Faso and Dubai over an imminent invasion by soldiers of the Economic Community of West African States.     The exercise was reportedly carried out at the country’s Agadez Airport, a few days ago, and it involved …

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 …