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Niger coup: More sanctions as junta rejects negotiation, ECOWAS to hold summit on Thursday Niger's military junta has refused the latest diplomatic attempt to reinstall the country's ousted president Mohamed Bazoum. Military leaders rejected attempts by US officials on Monday and said a firm No...

Niger coup: Blinken says Russia's Wagner taking advantage of turmoil The United States is seeking to prevent Russia from scoring a major new win with coup-hit Niger, wagering despite initial disappointment that long-standing military ties will keep the country in the Western orbit. Antony...

Central African Republic: Referendum result gives green light to president for third term The President of the Central African Republic, Faustin Archange Touadéra, could run for another term. The draft of a new constitution was approved by more than 95% in the referendum held on 30 July. There...

'This crisis is rumbling on': Diplomatic deadlock as junta rejects ECOWAS visit FRANCE 24's Catherine Norris-Trent reports on the growing regional deadlock as Niger's junta refuses to let a high-level ECOWAS delegation enter the coup-hit country.

Niger sanctions, airspace closure set to hit country’s poor Some 4.3 million people in Niger are need of aid according to the UN – a figure that is set to rise as international sanctions come into effect following the military coup on July 26. The junta’s decision on Sunday to close Niger’s...

Niger negotiations reach 'difficult point' as junta refuses ECOWAS visit Niger coup leaders on Tuesday refused a visit from ECOWAS delegation set to arrive for diplomatic talks citing security concerns due to “public anger” against the West African group. “Negotiations are at a difficult point,”...

‘Dependent on the forest’: The fight for indigenous peoples’ rights in the Congo Basin The tropical forests of the Congo Basin are home to nearly 1 million indigenous people. After thousands of years of survival, deforestation is perhaps their biggest challenge yet. On International Day of the...

More than 100 arrests in West African internet scam investigation, says Interpol A cross-border investigation into West African criminal groups scamming internet users has resulted in more than 100 arrests and the seizure of over 2 million euros, Interpol said on Tuesday.

Nigeria says 'all options are on the table' to resolve crisis in Niger Nigeria slaps fresh sanctions on the military junta in Niger as it says 'all options are on the table' to restore President Bazoum to power, nearly two weeks after the coup d'etat. Also in this edition: Despite an opposition...

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ECOWAS sanctions on Niger could have worrying 'humanitarian consequences' Following the expiration of the ECOWAS deadline for Niger's junta to cede power, increased sanctions are likely says Dr. Alex Vines, head of the Africa programme at London-based think tank Chatham House. In one of the...

Niger: Any attempt to fly over the country would be met with an "immediate response" The junta that ousted president Mohamed Bazoum in Niger has ignored the deadline set by ECOWAS - the union had given them until Sunday night to reinstate the president, threatening it with military force...

Niger left in limbo as ECOWAS dithers on military intervention The West African bloc's deadline for military intervention in Niger lapsed on Sunday and while ECOWAS has signalled they will pursue diplomatic solutions, military action remains on the table. Aside from the potential catastrophic...

Central African Republic approves new constitution, possible third term for Touadera Voters in the perennially restive Central African Republic overwhelmingly approved a draft constitution that paves the way for Faustin Archange Touadera to seek a third term as president, the national poll body...

ECOWAS to hold another meeting on Thursday as Niger junta show no sign of backing down Pressure mounts on Niger's military junta to re-install the democratic government. The US says there is still time for a diplomatic exit to the crisis, as ECOWAS threatens military intervention to restore...

Tunisian bakers stage protest against ban on subsidised flour Around 200 Tunisian bakers staged a sit-in Monday after a government decision to stop selling them subsidised flour, a move threatening the closure of hundreds of bakeries.

🔴 Live: Niger junta says it cannot host West African mission The Niger junta said on Tuesday that it cannot host a mission from the West African regional bloc ECOWAS for security reasons. The coup leaders named Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine as the country’s new prime minister on Monday in a statement...

Analysis: Nigeria 'cannot afford' ECOWAS military intervention in Niger In ECOWAS' largest economic power, Nigeria, there is opposition to possible military intervention following the coup that ousted Niger's elected President. Nigeria currently faces high inflation and an ongoing fight against...

ECOWAS deadline expires: No consensus on the possibility of military intervention in Niger Regional tensions have mounted since mutinous soldiers overthrew the president of Niger nearly two weeks ago. The ECOWAS threat of military intervention appears to be revealing differences of opinion on...

Niger coup deadline expires: Air space closes as Junta refuses to reinstate president Niger has closed its airspace, after defying a deadline - imposed by ECOWAS - to reinstate the democratically-elected President Mohamed Bazoum. The West African regional bloc issued the ultimatum a week ago...