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ECOWAS Orders Military Action Against Niger Republic Junta

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) under the leadership of Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has directed immediate activation of the use of force against the Niger Republic military junta. It also called on the African Union (AU), partner countries, and institutions to support the resolution taken by the sub-regional body. The resolution by ECOWAS leaders was reached at the Extra-ordinary Summit on the Political situation in the […]

todayAugust 10, 2023

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Niger Coup: ECOWAS Converges For Emergency Summit

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) under the leadership of Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will be holding an emergency summit on Thursday, August 10, 2023, in Abuja over the coup in Niger Republic. Two weeks after the coup that toppled Mohamed Bazoum, the ECOWAS said it is seeking a diplomatic solution but has not ruled out using force to resolve the crisis. Important decisions are expected from […]

todayAugust 10, 2023

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Niger Junta Leader Names Transitional Cabinet

Niger’s junta leader Gen Abdourahmane Tchiani has appointed a cabinet in defiance of calls by regional leaders to restore ousted President Mohamed Bazoum. The cabinet was announced on state TV at 00:30 GMT (01:30 local time) on Thursday. BBC Africa reports that the new government is made up of 21 ministers, including two ministers of state and a delegate minister. According to reports, the new transitional government made up of […]

todayAugust 10, 2023

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Group Invokes ECOWAS Court To Stop Military Action Against Niger

An International Civil Group, Egalitarian Mission for Africa (EMA), has dragged President Bola Tínubu of Nigeria before the Economic Community of West African (ECOWAS) Court of Justice, invoking the Protocols of the Court to stop the planned military action against the Republic of Niger over the coup plot. The group in the suit instituted on its behalf by a Nigerian lawyer, Dr Oluwakayode Ajulo, is praying the Regional Court to […]

todayAugust 9, 2023

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Niger Coup: US Envoy Holds ‘Difficult’ Talks With Junta

Acting Deputy Secretary of State Victoria Nuland said the conversations had been "extremely frank and at times quite difficult". Washington has said the coup can still be ended diplomatically and President Mohamed Bazoum reinstated, but has suspended aid payments in the meantime. West African countries are set to meet on Thursday to discuss the crisis. Ecowas - a trading bloc of 15 West African states - had issued a 23:00 […]

todayAugust 8, 2023

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Niger Coup: Senate Rejects PBAT’s Request To Invade

The Nigerian Senate has rejected a request by President Bola Tinubu that Nigeria should intervene militarily in the Niger Republic. The Nigerien military overthrew the democratically elected government in the country last week, and Tinubu had written to the Senate requesting that they pass a resolution to allow Nigeria to intervene to restore democracy. Intelregion reported that the letter which was read during plenary on Friday by President of the […]

todayAugust 5, 2023

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Breaking: Niger Republic Cuts Off Ties With Nigeria

The Niger Republic under the regime of Gen. Abdourahmane Tchiani has cut off ties with Nigeria after attempts by the Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) to negotiate a return to civilian rule failed. President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, sent a high-powered delegation to the country to meet with the coup leaders. This followed a seven-day ultimatum issued by ECOWAS for the reinstatement of President Mohamed Bazoum to avoid […]

todayAugust 4, 2023

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Ethiopia Declares State Of Emergency Following Clashes In Amhara

Ethiopia’s federal government on Friday declared a state of emergency following days of clashes in the Amhara region between the military and local armed fighters. “It was found necessary to declare a state of emergency as it had become difficult to control this outrageous activity based on the regular legal system,” a statement by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s office said. It did not say whether the restriction applied only in Amhara or […]

todayAugust 4, 2023

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Niger: President Mohamed Bazoum Calls On US For Help After Coup

Niger's ousted leader has urged the US and "entire international community" to help "restore... constitutional order" after last week's coup. In an opinion piece in the Washington Post, President Mohamed Bazoum said he was writing "as a hostage". He also warned that the region could fall further under Russian influence, via the Wagner Group which already operates in neighbouring countries. Niger's West African neighbours have threatened military intervention. On Thursday, the coup […]

todayAugust 4, 2023