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Niger junta rebuffs diplomatic overtures backed by US, UN

8th August 2023 Niger's junta on Tuesday rejected the latest diplomatic mission from African countries aimed at restoring constitutional order after a July 26... 

West Africa bloc pins hopes on Niger coup mediation ahead of summit

8th August 2023 West African countries and global powers hope there is still a window of opportunity for mediation with Niger's coup leaders before a Thursday... 

Niger awaits West African bloc's response after junta rejects ultimatum

7th August 2023 Niger's junta braced for a response from the West African regional bloc on Monday after ignoring its deadline to reinstate the ousted president or... 

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West African bloc seeks solution to Niger coup as deadline nears

4th August 2023 West African defence chiefs were set to wrap up discussions about possible intervention in Niger on Friday, as mediators from the regional bloc... 

Niger junta revokes military deals with France

4th August 2023 Niger's junta revoked a raft of military cooperation agreements with France on Thursday - a decision that could drastically reshape a fight against... 

Ethiopia declares state of emergency following militia clashes

4th August 2023 Ethiopia's federal government on Friday declared a state of emergency following days of clashes in the Amhara region between the military and local... 

Niger junta supporters protest sanctions as region considers intervention

3rd August 2023 Hundreds of supporters of Niger's junta marched in the capital Niamey on Thursday to protest against West African sanctions, as regional defence... 

In Zimbabwe, a post-Mugabe economic revival remains elusive ahead of vote

In Zimbabwe, a post-Mugabe economic revival remains elusive ahead of vote

3rd August 2023 When Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa came to power nearly six years ago after the military toppled long-time ruler Robert Mugabe, he... 

Number of hungry in Sudan rises above 20-million

3rd August 2023 The estimated number of people facing acute food insecurity in Sudan has risen faster than expected to 20.3-million, or 42% of the population, as a... 

India's Modi unlikely to travel to South Africa for Brics summit - sources

India's Modi unlikely to travel to South Africa for Brics summit - sources

2nd August 2023 Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to be a virtual participant at a summit of Brics nations in South Africa later this month rather than... 

Niger reopens borders with several neighbours a week after coup

2nd August 2023 Niger announced overnight that it was reopening its borders with several of its neighbours, a week after a coup that has been condemned by foreign... 

Russia says Brics summit to discuss expanding group

Russia says Brics summit to discuss expanding group

1st August 2023 The Kremlin said on Tuesday that expanding the Brics group of nations would be a topic high on the agenda of the group's upcoming summit in South... 

African leaders press Putin to end Ukraine war

African leaders press Putin to end Ukraine war

28th July 2023 African leaders pressed Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday to move ahead with their peace plan to end the Ukraine war and to renew a deal... 

African leaders press Putin on grain deal and peace plan for Ukraine

African leaders press Putin on grain deal and peace plan for Ukraine

28th July 2023 African leaders pressed Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday to move ahead with their peace plan to end the Ukraine war and renew a deal on... 

Putin tells African leaders Moscow is studying their Ukraine proposal

Putin tells African leaders Moscow is studying their Ukraine proposal

28th July 2023 Russian President Vladimir Putin told African leaders on Friday Moscow respected their peace proposal on Ukraine and was carefully studying it.... 

Putin promises African leaders free grain despite 'hypocritical' Western sanctions

Putin promises African leaders free grain despite 'hypocritical' Western sanctions

27th July 2023 Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday told African leaders he would gift them tens of thousands of tons of grain within months despite... 

Niger's army command declares support for military coup

27th July 2023 Niger's army command on Thursday declared its support for a coup instigated the previous day by soldiers of the presidential guard, saying its... 

UN Libya mission warns of violence after push for new interim govt

27th July 2023 The United Nations Libya mission warned on Thursday against "unilateral initiatives" to address the country's political stalemate after two... 

Niger president reportedly held by guards but aides say uprising 'in vain'

26th July 2023 Presidential guards were holding Niger President Mohamed Bazoum inside his palace in the capital Niamey on Wednesday, security sources said, but... 

African leaders seek grain commitments at Russia summit with Putin

26th July 2023 African leaders will look to Russian President Vladimir Putin for concrete promises on grain supplies at a summit starting on Thursday, with some... 

Kremlin accuses West of trying to sabotage its showcase Russia-Africa summit

Kremlin accuses West of trying to sabotage its showcase Russia-Africa summit

25th July 2023 The Kremlin on Tuesday accused the West, and in particular the US, of trying to sabotage its showcase Russia-Africa summit later this week by... 

EU to toughen its stance on Sudan war with sanctions framework – sources

25th July 2023 The European Union is setting up a dedicated sanctions framework for Sudan to eventually target key actors in the ongoing war with travel bans and... 

Gabon selects 19 presidential candidates for August election

Gabon selects 19 presidential candidates for August election

24th July 2023 Gabon has validated 19 candidates, including current President Ali Bongo and several former ministers, for a presidential election next month, the... 

Nigeria's Tinubu approves new infrastructure fund to boost competitiveness

Nigeria's Tinubu approves new infrastructure fund to boost competitiveness

21st July 2023 Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu on Friday announced the creation of a new infrastructure fund, part of a series of measures to boost the economy... 

WHO warns of dengue risk as global warming pushes cases near historic highs

21st July 2023 The World Health Organization warned on Friday that cases of dengue fever could reach close to record highs this year, partly due to global warming... 

Kenyan anti tax hike protests subside as police clamp down

21st July 2023 Protests in Kenyan cities against tax hikes and high living costs largely subsided on Thursday amid a heavy police presence, after several people... 

Rand drops after central bank holds interest rates

20th July 2023 The South African rand weakened on Thursday afternoon after the central bank held its key interest rate at 8.25% following 10 consecutive rate... 

More than 40 nations interested in joining Brics, 22 apply – South Africa

More than 40 nations interested in joining Brics, 22 apply – South Africa

20th July 2023 More than 40 countries have expressed interested in joining the Brics group of nations, South Africa's top diplomat in charge of relations with the... 

Kremlin says it did not tell S Africa that Putin arrest would mean war

Kremlin says it did not tell S Africa that Putin arrest would mean war

19th July 2023 Russia did not tell South Africa that arresting President Vladimir Putin on an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court would mean... 

IMF board approves $271-million loan facility for Burundi

IMF board approves $271-million loan facility for Burundi

18th July 2023 The International Monetary Fund's executive board has approved a $271-million Extended Credit Facility for Burundi, with an immediate disbursement... 

IMF board signs off on $1-billion in funds for Kenya

IMF board signs off on $1-billion in funds for Kenya

18th July 2023 The International Monetary Fund's (IMF's) executive board on Monday signed off on nearly $1-billion in new funding for Kenya that could ease... 

Heavy clashes heard in Sudanese city of Bahri as army tries to make gains

14th July 2023 Sudan's warring factions fought heavy clashes in parts of the city of Bahri on Friday, residents said, a day after both sides welcomed a new... 

International Criminal Court investigates Darfur killings, rapes as violence surges

14th July 2023 The International Criminal Court is investigating a surge in hostilities in Sudan's Darfur region since mid-April, including reports of killings,... 

Kenyan protesters in fresh clashes with police over tax hikes

12th July 2023 Stone-throwing protesters clashed with police in Kenyan cities on Wednesday during a second round of demonstrations in less than a week, called by... 

Number of displaced by Sudan war surpasses 3m – IOM

12th July 2023 The number of people uprooted by a conflict between military factions in Sudan that erupted nearly three months ago has surpassed 3-million,... 

Kenyan police fire teargas to stop protests over tax hikes

Kenyan police fire teargas to stop protests over tax hikes

7th July 2023 Kenyan police fired dozens of teargas canisters into a crowd of thousands of opposition protesters on Friday as they attempted to march into the... 

Gas leak kills 17 as officials suggest illegal mining link

6th July 2023 The death toll from a leak of poisonous gas in a South African shantytown rose to 17 on Thursday, as officials suggested the accident was probably... 

Food producers warn of higher prices as infrastructure crumbles

Food producers warn of higher prices as infrastructure crumbles

5th July 2023 South African food producers, among the biggest on the continent, are spending hundreds of millions of rand mitigating prolonged rolling power... 

Senegal President Sall rules out reelection bid after violent unrest

Senegal President Sall rules out reelection bid after violent unrest

4th July 2023 Senegal President Macky Sall will not run for reelection next year, he said in a speech on Monday, ending widespread speculation that he would seek... 

Ethiopia asks to join Brics bloc of emerging economies

Ethiopia asks to join Brics bloc of emerging economies

30th June 2023 Ethiopia, one of Africa's fastest-growing economies, has asked to join the Brics bloc of emerging markets, the foreign ministry said on Thursday.... 

South Africa to host Brics summit despite Putin arrest warrant

South Africa to host Brics summit despite Putin arrest warrant

29th June 2023 South Africa said on Thursday it will host the Brics bloc summit in August as planned, amid speculation that it may move to China so Russia's... 

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