Africa
Zimbabwe’s top court bars Mugabe’s ally from running for presidency
Supreme Court upholds High Court's decision stopping Kasukuwere from participating in presidential election next month HARARE, Zimbabwe Zimbabwe’s Supreme Court...
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Head of Nigerien presidential guard Tchiani declares himself new leader after coup
Coup was staged due to ‘deteriorating security situation,’ says Gen. Abdourahmane Tchiani DOUALA, Cameroon Gen. Abdourahmane Tchiani, the head of...
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U.S. VP Kamala Harris calls Tinubu, discusses coup, economy; supports subsidy removal
PRESS RELEASE • JULY 28, 2023 Readout of Vice President Harris’s Call with President Tinubu of NigeriaThe White House today with...
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U.S. says detained Bazoum still Niger president; contacts predecessor Mahamadou Issoufou
The United States government says Mohamed Bazoum is still the president of the Niger Republic and that it is in...
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Nigerian, other West African leaders should reduce presidential guards’ power to prevent coups: Liberian army chief
To prevent more coups in West Africa, Maj.-Gen. Charles Johnson III, chief of staff to the Liberian Armed Forces, says...
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Niger President Bazoum defiant after coup, rallies democrats, patriots to rise against soldiers
Niger Republic’s President Mohamed Bazoum took to social media on Thursday with a defiant vow to protect “hard-won” democratic gains...
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Military officers sack President Bazoum in fresh Niger coup
Military officers in Niger Republic have toppled the government of President Mohammed Bazoum. The soldiers took over the state television...
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NLC insists on August 2 nationwide protests over rising hardship, anti-poor policies
Tinubu seeks more time to address Labour grievances• Economy struggling, strike not in nation’s best interest, says NECA• Oshinowo kicks...
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Niger presidency confirms coup attempt, says President Bazoum and his family safe
African Union, European Union, Economic Community of West African States condemn attempted coup, urging soldiers to immediately cease their unacceptable...
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Over 1,800 terrorist attacks killed 4,600 in West Africa in 2023
West African bloc representative informs UN Security Council of 'appalling impact of insecurity' with far-reaching consequences DOUALA, Cameroon West Africa...
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