Africa
Coup leader: Niger open to dialogue, ready to defend itself if needed
General Abdourahamane Tiani made the remarks in a televised address to the nation on Saturday night, saying neither coup leaders nor "the Nigerien people want war…
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ECOWAS sets date for possible military intervention in Niger
The defense chiefs of the 15-member Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) said on Friday that they are ready to act whenever an order is…
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ECOWAS activates rapid response forces to restore Niger order
The association announced that the ECOWAS Committee of Chiefs of Defense Staff will meet in the Ghana capital city of Accra on August 17-18 to discuss…
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Niger coup leader ready to consider diplomatic solution to standoff with ECOWAS: Mediators
Sheikh Abdullahi Bala Lau, who heads a delegation of Nigerian Islamic scholars currently visiting Niger for mediation, made the remarks on Sunday. General Abdourahamane Tiani "said…
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Senior Iranian diplomat says cooperation with Brazil will promote multilateralism, lasting stability, security
Bagheri Kani said at the 12th session of the political consultations between Iran and Brazil that Tehran-Brasilia cooperation would help ensure the interests of independent countries.…
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Iranian FM departs for South Africa with full revival of relations ‘on agenda’
Amir-Abdollahian made the remark as he departed for the South African capital of Pretoria on Wednesday to attend a joint commission on cooperation between Iran and…
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Niger’s new govt. snubs talks offer by African blocs after military threat as US keeps troops there
The AU on Tuesday planned to dispatch a joint mission to Niger, along with representatives of the United Nations and ECOWAS aimed at restoring the country’s…
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Niger military rulers seek dialogue with West African bloc: Ousted prime minister
Ouhoumoudou Mahamadou told French broadcaster TV5 Monde on Monday that "the junta have asked the ECOWAS delegation to return," and the bloc's members "will be in…
Africa
Passenger plane crashes into Lake Victoria in Tanzania
Fifteen people have been rescued so far but it was not known how many passengers were on board the Precision Air flight or whether there were…
Africa
Moroccans rally against ties with zionist ‘israeli regime’, slam zionist Tel Aviv envoy for sex abuse
On Friday, about 100 people held a protest rally outside parliament in the capital Rabat against the North African country’s normalization of relations with the Israeli…
Africa
At least two dead after car bomb explodes in Somali capital
An explosive-laden vehicle detonated at a busy conjunction in Mogadishu on Tuesday, killing at least two people and injuring one more.
Africa
Libya declares state of emergency in Tripoli amid deadly clashes
Libya’s internationally-recognized government has announced a state of emergency in the capital, Tripoli, and its outskirts, which have been the scene of deadly clashes between rival…