Niger’s ousted leader to be charged with treason – Junta
Niger's military junta has announced plans to prosecute deposed President Mohamed Bazoum for high treason and undermining national security.
This is the latest sign that the junta intends to resist international pressure to return power...
Fear and anger in Niger at prospect of military force
Zara Kada serves up dishes of rice, fish and vegetables in plastic bowls to her customers sitting on wooden benches in the capital of Niger's capital, Niamey. This business is a lifeline for the...
Nigeria mosque collapse: At least seven die in Zaria
A mosque in the Nigerian city of Zaria has collapsed during prayers, killing at least seven people, officials say.
Hundreds of worshippers were in the building at the time on Friday.
An investigation is under way...
Military force can’t restore democracy in Niger – Col. Festus Aboagye
Security analyst, Colonel Festus Aboagye has stated that it is the function of politics and diplomacy to restore democracy and not a military mandate.
This follows the Authority of Heads of State and Governments of...
ECOWAS to order standby force to Niger despite threats of war from Mali, Burkina...
The Authority of Heads of State and Governments of Economic Community of West Africa State (ECOWAS) as part of decisions at its meeting held in Abuja has ordered the deployment of standby force to...
Stop hindering peaceful resolution of Niger crisis – ECOWAS to member states
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has warned member states whose actions are affecting the peaceful resolution of the crisis in Niger.
The Authority of Heads of State and Governments ECOWAS gave this...
Ex-rebel leader vows to reinstate ousted Niger president
A former Tuareg insurgent-turned-tourism minister in Niger says his new political party will aim to reinstate ousted President Mohamed Bazoum, who has been detained at his home since members of the presidential guard took...
World Bank halts new Uganda loans over anti-LGBTQ+ law
The World Bank says it is halting new loans to Uganda because a new anti-gay law contradicts its core values.
Homosexual acts were already illegal in Uganda, but anyone now convicted faces life imprisonment under...
Nigeria’s President Tinubu faces backlash over military intervention in Niger
Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu is facing a huge backlash at home over his threat to use military force to reverse the coup in next-door neighbour Niger.
Local media report there was strong opposition to military...
Zimbabwe opposition supporter killed ahead of rally
An opposition supporter in Zimbabwe has been killed while travelling to an election rally, according to the main opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC).
The death comes during an increasingly contentious and violent campaign period.
CCC...