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Tinubu hails ECCAS support for ECOWAS on Niger crisis
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has praised the solidarity of the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) on the political impasse in the Republic of Niger. The President spoke when he received the Special Envoy of President Ali Bongo Ondimba and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Gabon, Mr. Hermann Immongault, at the State House in Abuja…
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ECOWAS condemns planned treason charges against Niger President Bazoum
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has expressed its shock at recent attempts to bring charges of high treason against Niger President Mohamed Bazoum. In a press statement, ECOWAS strongly condemned the move, labeling it as a provocative act that contradicts the reported intentions of the military authorities in Niger to restore constitutional order through peaceful means. ECOWAS…
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CNN announces sweeping new lineup ahead of 2024 election
CNN on Monday announced a sweeping new lineup, elevating a new generation of rising stars to key time slots as it seeks to improve lackluster ratings and reboot its programming ahead of the 2024 presidential election. The dramatic changes, which inject an added boost of diversity to the programming slate and will roll out in the coming weeks, are some…
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In the shadow of US-China rivalry, Arab allies tread delicate ground
As oil-rich Gulf states seek to diversify their military partnerships, they are finding themselves ensnared in the intensifying rivalry for global dominance between the United States and China. One of America’s closest allies in the region, the United Arab Emirates plans to hold its first-ever military drill with China this month, the Chinese defense ministry announced late last month. The…
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ECOWAS must prioritise diplomacy in resolving Niger crisis – Obi
Presidential Candidate of Labour Party in the 2023 elections Peter Obi has said that diplomacy still remains the best way to achieving the required success in the ongoing crisis in Niger. In a series of tweets on Sunday, the former Anambra State Governor said ECOWAS should enjoy the country is returned to civilian rule. He said Niger needs all the…
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Niger: Coup leaders, Nigeria’s intervention team agree to pursue dialogue
Nigeria’s Intervention Team comprising prominent Islamic scholars in the country at the weekend met with the coup leaders in Niger where both parties agreed to intensify the option of dialogue in resolving the political crisis in that country. The Islamic Ulammas led by Sheik Bala Lau met with General Abdourahmane Tchiani for several hours in Niger’s capital Niamey during which…
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Nigerian Embassy in Niger Republic refutes reported attack
The Nigerian embassy in Niger Republic has responded to a widely circulated report alleging that its embassy in Niamey, Niger, was set ablaze by enraged demonstrators. In an official communication signed by Liti Auwalu, representing the Nigerian Ambassador to Niger, the embassy clarified its position. The statement on Saturday, said that while there was an attempt by protesters to breach…
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Western leaders welcomed China’s presence at Ukraine peace talks. But Beijing’s relationship with Europe is still testy
European officials took some small comfort when China attended a summit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, last weekend. The meeting aimed to find a peaceful solution to the conflict in Ukraine. While Beijing didn’t budge from its stated position of impartiality, China’s mere presence at a meeting to which Russia says it was not invited has, some sources claim, sent a…
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South Africa’s ex-President Jacob Zuma won’t return to prison due to overcrowding
South Africa’s former President Jacob Zuma has been spared from returning to prison, with officials saying this is to ease overcrowding. Zuma, who was sentenced to 15 months for contempt of court, surrendered himself to the authorities on Friday. The 81-year-old had previously been freed on medical parole – in a move ruled illegal by the courts. Justice Minister Ronald…
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Uganda will develop with or without loans, Museveni slams World Bank
Yoweri Museveni, Uganda’s president, has slammed the World Bank’s decision to suspend new funding to the country over its law that opposes lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBTQ) practices. The World Bank had on Tuesday said that the law, which prescribes life imprisonment and death penalty for certain same-sex acts, contradicted its values. Reacting to the development in a series…
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