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Africa

Mali Junta Bans Political Activities Amid Tensions

The ruling military junta in Mali has suspended all political activities in the country until further notice. A spokesman, Colonel Abdoulaye Maiga, said the suspension was motivated by what he called "sterile discussions" during an attempt at national dialogue earlier this year. He said all activities by political parties and "associations of a political nature" have been suspended on the grounds of maintaining public order, in a statement on state […]

todayApril 11, 2024

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Mali Junta Ends Peace Deal With Tuareg Rebels

Mali's military junta has announced an end to a 2015 peace deal with Tuareg rebels in the country’s north, a move that could further destabilise the Sahel nation. The peace agreement was aimed at easing tensions at a time when Tuaregs mounted jihadist violence against the central government since 2012. But the agreement has only been partially implemented. Military authorities said late on Thursday that the so-called Algiers Accord, brokered […]

todayJanuary 26, 2024

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Myanmar Junta’s War Against Rebels Displaces Millions: UN

The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed his deep concern over the escalating conflict in Myanmar. According to the UN, the number of people displaced by the fighting has reached two million, and the secretary-general appealed to all sides to protect non-combatants and open access to humanitarian aid. The striking success of an alliance of three ethnic armed groups in Shan State in driving the army and police out […]

todayNovember 16, 2023

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Gabon Junta Releases Bongo For Medical Treatment

Ali Bongo has been released from house arrest by the military junta in Gabon, eight days after he was deposed as president. The new military leaders in the Central African nation said Bongo is free to leave the country for medical treatment. Bongo was toppled on the morning the electoral umpire announced that he had been re-elected for a third term in office. On Monday, Brice Nguema, an army general […]

todaySeptember 7, 2023

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Africa

Niger Junta Leader Proposes 3yr Transition To Civilian Rule

General Abdourahamane Tchiani, leader of the Niger junta, has criticized sanctions imposed by the Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS), saying they were unjustified. Speaking in a televised broadcast on Saturday night, Tchiani demanded the restoration of electricity cut off by the Federal Government as part of the embargoes slammed on the coupists following the overthrow of President Mohamed Bazoum on July 26. He said the regional bloc’s economic […]

todayAugust 20, 2023

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Africa

Niger Coup Leaders Threaten To Kill Bazoum If ECOWAS Invades

Niger’s junta has threatened to kill deposed President Mohamed Bazoum if the Economic Countries of West African States (ECOWAS) attempt any military intervention to restore his rule. Daily Mail reports that a United States military official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said representatives of the junta told the U.S. Under Secretary of State, Victoria Nuland, of the threat to Bazoum during her visit to the country this week. President Bazoum, […]

todayAugust 10, 2023

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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 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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Negotiation fails, Niger junta to recall ambassador from Nigeria

The General Abdourahmane Tchiani-led military junta in the Republic of Niger is planning on recalling the Nigerien Ambassador to Nigeria after failing to come to terms with the delegation of the Economic Community of West African States, on the return of democracy in Niger. The junta is also planning to recall Nigerien Ambassadors to Togo, the United States, and France, as it pushes to evict French and US troops in […]

todayAugust 4, 2023