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Niger ex-rebel leader moves against coup plotters, forms resistance group
A former rebel leader and politician in Niger has launched a movement opposing the junta that took power in a July 26 coup.
This is the first sign of internal resistance to army rule in the strategically important Sahel country.…
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Niger Republic closes air space citing ‘threat of intervention’
Niger’s military rulers announced Sunday that they had closed the country’s airspace, warning that any attempt to violate it would meet with an “energetic and immediate response”.
“Faced with the threat of intervention, which is becoming…
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Ukraine Conflict: National Security Advisors, over 40 countries meet in Jeddah
The National Security Advisors and representatives of a number of countries and International organizations have concluded their meeting in Jeddah Regarding the Ukrainian conflict.
On Saturday August 5th, 2023, a meeting was held in!-->…
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Niger Republic: Coup plotters seek Russian mercenary intervention
Niger’s military rulers have asked for help from the Russian mercenary group, Wagner as the deadline set by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) for the release of the country’s detained president draws near.
ECOWAS had…
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Mali, Burkina Faso vow to defend Niger Republic from ECOWAS invasion, expect Russian support
Mali and Burkina have threatened to withdraw their ECOWAS membership and rise up in support of Niger’s military government should the West African bloc invade the country.
The two countries where soldiers had recently ceased power…
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EU suspends budget support, security cooperation with Niger
The European Union (EU) says it has suspended its financial support and cooperation on security with Niger Republic with immediate effect following the military coup there.
EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell disclosed this in a…
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Russia writes off $23bn debt for Africa – Putin
Russian President,Vladimir Putin says its Government has written off $23 billion debt burden of African countries.
Putin spoke at the plenary session of the ongoing second Russia–Africa Summit 2023 holding from July 27 to July 28.
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France rejects Niger Republic coupists, supports detained leader
France does not recognise the leaders of the putsch who claim to have seized power in Niger and considers detained President Mohamed Bazoum the country’s sole leader, the French foreign ministry said Friday.
Bazoum, “democratically…
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Russia signs military deals with 40 African countries
Russia has signed agreements for military cooperation with over 40 African countries,
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on Friday in St Petersburg.
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Niger Republic’s army declares support for coup plotters
Niger Republic’s army command on Thursday declared support for a coup instigated the previous day by soldiers of the presidential guard, saying its priority is to avoid destabilising the country.
In a statement signed by the army chief…
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