Niger Coup: Russia Sends Strong Warning to ECOWAS Leaders

Niger Coup: Russia Sends Strong Warning to ECOWAS Leaders

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has received a strong warning from Russia who said that military intervention in Niger Republic could escalate the crisis. Leaders of ECOWAS member states met in Abuja on Thursday and resolved to deploy a “standby force” in a bid to restore constitutional democracy to Niger and reinstate […]

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Moment Presidential Candidate Was Shot Dead Soon after Rally (video)

Moment Presidential Candidate Was Shot D3ad Soon after Rally (video)

A 59-year-old Ecuadoran presidential candidate and anti-corruption crusader, Fernando Villavicencio has been shot d3ad. The popular candidate was killed while leaving a rally in the nation’s capital on Wednesday, prompting President Guillermo Lasso to declare a state of emergency and blame the assassination on organised crime. He had complained of receiving threats before he was […]

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'No Human Contact, No Light, Bad Food' - Ousted President Bazuom Laments

‘No Human Contact, No Light, Bad Food’ – Ousted President Bazoum Laments

Ousted President of Niger Republic, Mohamed Bazoum has complained about the life he is compelled to live by the military junta that forced him into isolation.   Lamenting, Bazoum said he is being kept isolated and forced to eat dry rice and pasta by the junta who overthrew him and are refusing to bow to international […]

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Young Nigerian Woman Declared Missing by Toronto Police

A young Nigerian woman identified simply as Oluwatobi, has been declared missing in Canada. The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance locating the missing lady. Toronto Police said in a statement on Friday, August 4, that Oluwatobi, 26, was last seen on Monday, July 31, 2023, at 9:30 p.m., in the King Street […]

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ECOWAS Military Chiefs Reconsider Use of Force Against Niger Junta

The security committee of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) comprising Military Chiefs of some West African countries, met on Friday and resolved to give diplomacy a chance in the Republic of Niger over the current activities of junta in the country. The Chiefs of Defence Staff from Togo, Sierra Leone, Senegal, Nigeria, […]

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France Blows Hot as Niger Junta Severs Military Ties

France Blows Hot as Niger Junta Severs Military Ties

France has rejected the decision by Niger junta to nullify bilateral military ties and agreements. According to the former colonial country, only the country’s “legitimate” leadership can make such decisions. Following the junta’s announcement that it is cancelling military cooperation agreements with Paris, the French foreign ministry responded that the agreements were established with the […]

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Coup: ‘Help ! Sahel May Fall’ – Nigerien President Bazoum Speaks From Captivity

The ousted President of Niger Republic, Mohamed Bazoum has cried out for help for the Sahel saying the region may fall. Speaking from the captivity with the coup plotters, Bazoum called for an end of the coup that removed him from office. According to him, he’s part of the hundred Nigeriens illegally imprisoned by the […]

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Niger Coup: France Begins Evacuation of Citizens and other EU Nationals (photos)

The French government has commenced the evacuation of its citizens and other Europeans from Niger as violence escalates following the coup by the presidential guard last week. The excercise comes in response to attacks on the French embassy and an ongoing airspace closure, which left French nationals unable to leave independently. A statement released by […]

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A newly appointed magistrate in Uganda, Musa Semwogerere has been caught disguised as woman to sit for law exams on behalf of his girlfriend.

Newly Appointed Magistrate Caught Disguised as a Woman to Write Law Exams for Girlfriend (photos)

A newly appointed magistrate in Uganda, Musa Semwogerere has been caught disguised as woman to sit for law exams on behalf of his girlfriend. Semwogerere, who was recently promoted to the rank of grade one magistrate by the Judicial Service Commission, was caught red-handed attempting to take the exams for Irene Mutonyi at the Law […]

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Niger: Supporters of Coup Plotters Storm French Embassy (video)

Niger: Supporters of Coup Plotters Storm French Embassy (video)

Supporters of the military coup plotters in Niger Republic on Sunday, heeded the call of the self proclaimed head of government who called for their support. They stormed the French Embassy in Niamey, the country’s capital destroying properties and posing a threat to the occupants. Colonel-major, Amadou Abdramane, announced the removal of President Mohamed Bazoum from office […]

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