US Diplomat Fails to Secure Agreement from Niger’s Military Leaders Amidst ECOWAS Ultimatum
Lagos – August 9, 2023: The second-ranking US diplomat, Victoria Nuland, has made an inconclusive attempt to persuade Niger’s military...
Nigeria Cuts Power Supply To Niger As ECOWAS Vows To Confront Junta
The Nigerian Government has cut the electricity supply to Niger Republic in the wake of the military take over in the country.
France To Evacuate Citizens From Niger Republic
The French government says it will begin evacuating its citizens from Niger Republic on Tuesday following the ousting of President Mohamed Bazoum through a military coup.
Niger Military Junta Says France Planning Military Intervention To Restore President Bazoum
Niger Republic military junta has accused France of planning to intervene militarily to restore President Mohamed Bazoum.
Coup An Attack On Niger’s Stability, Democracy – EU
The European Union says the events of recent days constitute a serious attack on stability and democracy in the Niger Republic.
Niger Coup Plotters Announce General Abdourahmane Tchiani As Head Of Government
The head of the military junta in Niger Republic, General Abdourahmane Tchiani, has been declared the new head of the government.
Niger Army Chief Backs Coup Plotter
Niger's Military Chief, on Thursday declared his support for troops who announced they had seized power, despite a defiant stand by the country’s president, Mohamed Bazoum.
Niger Soldiers Announce Overthrow Of President Bazoum
Niger soldiers have announced an overthrow of President Mohamed Bazoum just two years after he was elected into office.
UK Court of Appeal Deems Government’s Plan to Deport Asylum-Seekers to Rwanda Unlawful
In a significant legal ruling, the UK Court of Appeal declared the government’s contentious plan to deport certain asylum-seekers to...
Kenya’s President Wants African Countries To Abandon Dollars For Inter-African Trade
Kenya's President, William Ruto, has urged African countries to stop using dollars for inter-African trade.
NEMA Receives 108 Stranded Nigerians from Libya, Pledges Youth Empowerment
In a heartwarming development, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has received 108 Nigerian citizens who were stranded in Tripoli,...
Uganda’s Museveni Signs Into Law Bill Imposing Death Sentence, Life Imprisonment On Homosexuals
Uganda's President, Yoweri Museveni, has signed the anti-homosexual bill into law which imposes life imprisonment and death sentence on homosexuals.
Zimbabwe’s Treasury Implements Measures to Boost Local Currency and Curb Inflation
In a bid to bolster the value of the local currency and control rising consumer inflation, Zimbabwe’s treasury has introduced...
Ghana Gets $3bn Loan From IMF Amid Economic Crisis
The International Monetary Fund has approved a $3 billion loan to Ghana to help the country resolve it's raging economic crisis.
You Need To Stop This Nonsense – William Ruto Tells Sudan Warring Generals
Kenya's President William Ruto has called on the warring generals in Sudan to stop the war that has so far claimed over 1,000 lives.
US Ambassador Accuses South African Government of Arming Sanctioned Russian Vessel
Johannesburg, South Africa – Diplomatic tensions have escalated as the United States ambassador to South Africa, Reuben Brigety II, accused...
132 Nigerian Returnees from Sudan Set to Arrive in Abuja
The next group of 132 Nigerian returnees from Sudan is expected to arrive in Abuja at around 2 p.m. on...
Stranded Nigerians Receive Aid at Egypt Border Amidst Government Evacuation Efforts
Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, announced on Saturday that the Nigerian Mission in Egypt is organizing...
South Africa Evacuates Diplomats, Citizens Amid Sudan Crisis
South Africa is working to evacuate its diplomats and citizens caught in the conflict-ridden Sudan, according to a report by...
Nigerian Embassy in Khartoum Awaits Final Approval for Evacuation of Stranded Nigerians in Sudan
The Nigerian Embassy in Khartoum has announced that it is in the final stages of obtaining approval from the Sudanese...