PARIS (Reuters) – France’s foreign minister said on Friday that a power grab in Niger was not definitive and that those responsible still had time to accede to international demands that the ousted president be reinstated. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of trip by French President Emmanuel Macron to Papua New Guinea, Catherine Colonna …
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By Boureima Balima and Moussa Aksar NIAMEY (Reuters) -Niger President Mohamed Bazoum remained held in the presidential palace on Thursday afternoon and it was unclear who was in charge of the country after soldiers on Wednesday evening declared a military coup that sparked widespread condemnation. France, the country’s former colonial power, and the West African …
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By Catarina Demony (Reuters) – Representatives from various African and Caribbean entities joined forces at a historic event this week in the capital of Barbados, Bridgetown, to demand reparations for slavery and its legacy in today’s society. The University of the West Indies (UWI), the Economic, Social and Cultural Council of the African Union (AU), …
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By Nellie Peyton (Reuters) – Niger’s regional and international partners are scrambling to respond to a military coup which political analysts say could have grave consequences for democratic progress and the fight against an insurgency by jihadist militants in West Africa. Here is what is at stake. ‘ONLY HOPE’ FOR STABILITY IN SAHEL Niger became …
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UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – The United States supports the United Nations Security Council’s taking action to de-escalate the situation in Niger, a spokesperson for the U.S. UN mission said on Thursday after soldiers in the African country declared a coup. U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Linda Thomas-Greenfield spoke to Niger’s president, Mohamed Bazoum, on Thursday, …
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By Daphne Psaledakis and Simon Lewis WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Soldiers in Niger declared a military coup on Wednesday, overthrowing President Mohamed Bazoum. The landlocked nation, a key U.S. ally in the region, has received millions in assistance from Washington. Here are answers to questions about U.S.-Niger ties: WHY IS NIGER IMPORTANT TO THE UNITED STATES? …
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KHARTOUM (Reuters) -The Sudanese army’s delegation to talks in the Saudi Red Sea port of Jeddah aimed at restoring peace to Sudan has returned home “for consultations” and will continue “after obstacles are overcome”, an army statement said on Thursday. The latest round of Jeddah talks aim to bring a pause, if not complete end, …
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By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday condemned any efforts to seize power by force in Niger and expressed deep concern over the attempted takeover in a call with Nigeria President Bola Tinubu, the White House said in a statement. Niger President Mohamed Bazoum remained held in the presidential …
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GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo (Reuters) -Democratic Republic of Congo’s army said Rwandan defense forces crossed the Congolese border on Thursday and attacked border security forces, potentially escalating tensions between the African neighbours. “The ensuing clashes enabled the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC) to repel the Rwandan terrorists who had …
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By John Irish PARIS (Reuters) – France on Thursday called for the release and restoration of Niger President Mohamed Bazoum after what it said was a “power grab” in a country vital to its remaining military interests in the Sahel region. In recent months France has been forced to redefine the country’s strategy to fight …
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