The most likely costs and consequences of attempts by the international community to impose a political solution on any country THE LAST WORD | Andrew M. Mwenda | Africa seems to be going back to the 1960s, 70s and 80s when military coups and civil wars were a regular occurrence in many countries …
Read More »West African bloc activates regional standby force for possible intervention in Niger
Abuja, Nigeria | Xinhua | The 15-member Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Thursday said it has resolved to activate its standby force in response to the recent coup in Niger while underscoring its continued commitment to restore constitutional order in the country through peaceful means. In a …
Read More »A Coup in Niger
What It Means for Africa, U.S. and partners NEWS ANALYSIS | THE INDEPENDENT | The July 27 morning’s coup d’etat in Niger only deepens the pattern of instability across Africa’s Sahel and damages what has been a rare process of fairly steady democracy building in the region. Niger’s democratically elected government …
Read More »Niger’s junta suspends military agreements with France, ECOWAS defense chiefs call for dialogue
Abuja, Nigeria | Xinhua | Niger’s junta announced on Thursday the suspension of various military cooperation agreements with France, while the defense chiefs of the 15-member Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) said Friday that dialogue and negotiation “should be at the forefront.” The National Council for the Safeguard of …
Read More »UN: Niger crisis could worsen security situation in West Africa
New York, US | Xinhua | The security situation in wider West Africa could worsen if the crisis in Niger is not resolved, the top UN envoy for the region said on Tuesday. “The unfolding crisis, if not addressed, will exacerbate the deteriorating security situation in the region,” Leonardo …
Read More »West African bloc imposes sanctions on Niger military leaders after coup
Abuja, Nigeria | Xinhua | Leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), a regional group of 15 countries, agreed to impose sanctions on Niger’s military leaders involved in a recent coup at an emergency meeting held here on Sunday. Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, also chairman of the Authority …
Read More »EU ends financial support, security cooperation with Niger’s new authorities
Brussels, Belgium | Xinhua | The European Union (EU) does not recognize and will not recognize the authorities resulting from the putsch in Niger, High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell said Saturday. President Mohammed Bazoum was democratically elected; he is and therefore remains the …
Read More »UN chief urges release of Niger’s president
United Nations, USA | Xinhua | UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday demanded the immediate and unconditional release of Niger’s President Mohamed Bazoum, as the world body is suspending humanitarian operations in Niger due to the situation in the country. Soldiers in Niger have overthrown President Mohamed Bazoum, the country’s Defense …
Read More »Guterres condemns coup in Niger
UN, New York US | Xinhua | In a short statement released by his spokesperson, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres strongly condemned the coup in Niger. “The secretary-general is following closely the situation in Niger. He condemns in the strongest terms any effort to seize power by force and to undermine …
Read More »Bumper grain harvests: African countries defy global food slump
Favourable rains and government subsidies helped African countries remain food sufficient despite global shortages, according to the FAO Niamey, Niger | BIRD AGENCY | As ravaging drought, low rainfall and war in Europe resulted in a global slump in cereal production in 2022, some African countries went against the grain, …
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