African News
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... →
West African bloc seeks solution to Niger coup as deadline nears
By: Reuters 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
By: Reuters 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
By: Reuters 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
By: Reuters 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
By: Reuters 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
By: Reuters 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... →
