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Niger’s military junta has refused the latest diplomatic attempt to reinstall the country’s ousted president Mohamed Bazoum. The US secretary of state Antony Blinken spoke with President Bazoum on Tuesday.Bazoum’s party has put out a statement saying his conditions are dire. ECOWAS leaders are meeting tomorrow to discuss the next …
Read More »ECOWAS to hold summit on Niger: What are the possible scenarios, what do they entail?
ECOWAS leaders are meeting tomorrow following Niger junta leaders’ refusal to meet with ECOWAS, the African Union (AU) and the United Nations (UN). Ever since the deadline expired, talk about military intervention has considerably dwindled. Antony Blinken, the US Secretary of State has said that both Russia and Wagner stand …
Read More »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 was little suspense, as the opposition had widely called for a boycott of the referendum. …
Read More »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 Blinken, the US secretary of State, has said that Russia and Wagner stands to gain from …
Read More »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 to a proposed visit by ECOWAS representatives the African Union and the UN. In the meantime Niger has been …
Read More »Rwandan genocide: Survivor NGO decries decision not to prosecute Félicien Kabuga
Accused of crimes against humanity, Félicien Kabuga, the alleged financier of the genocide against the Tutsis, was arrested in the Paris suburbs in May 2020. This week, UN judges in an appeal ordered the indefinite suspension of the trial and are in favour of releasing. FRANCE 24’s correspondent in Kigali …
Read More »🔴 En direct : le fils de l’ambassadrice du Niger en France a été arrêté à Niamey
Le fils de l’ambassadrice du Niger en France a été arrêté à Niamey, mercredi. Par ailleurs, l’ancien rebelle touareg et ministre d’État nigérien Rhissa Ag Boula a annoncé la création d’un nouveau mouvement, baptisé Conseil de la résistance pour la République, afin de rétablir dans ses fonctions le président Mohamed …
Read More »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,” says FRANCE 24’s Catherine Norris-Trent reporting from Cotonou, Benin. “Heads of state from ECOWAS will …
Read More »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 airspace is further reducing access to aid, …
Read More »La Cédéao, une institution économique à forte teneur politique
À chaque conflit politique en Afrique de l’Ouest, les regards sont braqués sur la Cédéao. Pour tenter de gérer la crise au Niger, l’instance économique est montée au créneau en tentant de donner une priorité à la diplomatie tout en maintenant sa menace d’intervention militaire pour y « rétablir l’ordre constitutionnel ». …
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