Niger Coup Leaders Seek Intervention Of Russian Mercenary As ECOWAS Deadline Approaches

Military leaders look to Wagner Group amid pressure to release detained president, Mohamed Bozoum. Facing an Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) imposed an ultimatum to free their president, Niger’s coup... Read more »

BREAKING: Ethiopia Declares ‘State Of Emergency’ Over Violence

Ethiopia’s Federal Government on Friday declared a “state of emergency” following an escalation of violence in the northern region of Amhara, the office of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said. “It has become... Read more »

Niger Coup: US President, Biden Calls For Bazoum’s Release

United States (US) President, Joe Biden, has called for the immediate release of Niger President, Mohamed Bazoum, who currently is being detained by the military junta in the country. Gists9ja reports that Bazoum,... Read more »

Niger Military Gov’t Reopens Borders To Five Countries, Exclude ECOWAS Members

The new junta government in the Republic of Niger has reopened the country’s land borders and airspace to five neighbouring African countries. The military junta said the borders were opened only to... Read more »

Canada’s Prime Minister Divorces Wife Of 18 Years

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada has announced the plan to part ways with his wife, Sophie, after being with her for 18 years in marriage. Trudeau, who made this announcement on... Read more »

Niger Coupists Detain Bazoum’s Men

The new military rulers in Niger Republic have detained at least l80 members of the ousted democratically elected administration, the previous ruling party said. Energy Minister, Mahamane Sani Mahamadou; Mines Minister, Ousseini... Read more »

BREAKING: Former President Is Dead [Photo]

Former Ivory Coast President Henri Konan Bedie, part of an old guard of politicians who dominated politics in the West African nation for a generation, has died, aged 89, a close relative... Read more »

Australian Man Charged With S3x Crimes Against 91 Young Girls

An Australian childcare worker sexually abused 91 young girls over 15 years, police said Tuesday, accusing him of documenting his “unfathomable” alleged crimes in thousands of photos and videos. Seasoned detectives have... Read more »

Germany Suspends Financial Aid To Niger Days After Military Takeover

On Monday (today), Germany announced the suspension of its bilateral cooperation with the Republic of Niger following a military coup that ousted President Mohamed Bazoum last week. Recall that Niger General Abdourahmane... Read more »

Niger: ECOWAS Gives Military Coup Plotters 7 Days To Restore President Bazoum, Set To Impose Stiffer Sanctions

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has given coup plotters in Niger Republic a 7-days-ultimatum to reinstate President Mohamed Bazoum as the democratically elected President of the country. The regional... Read more »

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