African News
‘Citizens hopeful Zim elections will be free and fair’
By: Thabi Shomolekae 11th August 2023 Ahead of Zimbabwe’s elections this month, Institute for Justice and Reconciliation (IJR) senior project leader Dr Webster Zambara said on Friday... →
West African bloc prepares standby force for possible Niger intervention
By: Reuters 11th August 2023 West Africa's regional bloc on Thursday ordered the activation of a standby force for possible use against the junta that took power in Niger in... →
US to hold Niger military junta accountable for detained leader's safety, Blinken says
By: Reuters 11th August 2023 The United States will hold the junta that took power in Niger accountable for the safety of democratically elected President Mohamed Bazoum, his... →
West African leaders begin talks on Niger as junta stands firm
By: Reuters 10th August 2023 West African heads of state discussed their response to last month's military takeover in Niger at closed-door talks in Nigeria on Thursday after... →
Uganda president defiant after World Bank suspends funding over LGBT law
By: Reuters 10th August 2023 Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni on Thursday denounced the World Bank's decision to suspend new funding in response to a harsh anti-LGBTQ law and... →
Niger junta rebuffs diplomatic overtures backed by US, UN
By: Reuters 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
By: Reuters 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
By: Reuters 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... →