🇳🇪 West Africa defence chiefs to meet Wednesday to discuss Niger coup
Military chiefs from West Africa's regional bloc, Ecowas, are meeting later on Wednesday in the Nigerian capital, Abuja, to discuss the military coup that took place in Niger last week.
The bloc previously warned it was giving Niger's new rulers a week to reinstate President Mohamed Bazoum before it considered the use of force.
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Military chiefs from West Africa's regional bloc, Ecowas, are meeting later on Wednesday in the Nigerian capital, Abuja, to discuss the military coup that took place in Niger last week.
The bloc previously warned it was giving Niger's new rulers a week to reinstate President Mohamed Bazoum before it considered the use of force.
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🇳🇪 Niger's Prime Minister asks for international support to restore democracy
Niger Prime Minister Ouhoumoudou Mahamadou, who has been stuck outside the country since last week’s coup, appealed to the international community on Tuesday to help his country restore democracy.
Speaking to The Associated Press in Paris, Mahamadou said that Niger should be considered crucial for strengthening democracy in West Africa and protecting countries to the south “against the spread of terrorism.”
“Niger is a key country in terms of security for the rest of Africa, but also for the rest of the world,” he stressed.
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Niger Prime Minister Ouhoumoudou Mahamadou, who has been stuck outside the country since last week’s coup, appealed to the international community on Tuesday to help his country restore democracy.
Speaking to The Associated Press in Paris, Mahamadou said that Niger should be considered crucial for strengthening democracy in West Africa and protecting countries to the south “against the spread of terrorism.”
“Niger is a key country in terms of security for the rest of Africa, but also for the rest of the world,” he stressed.
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🇳🇪 West Africa defence chiefs to meet Wednesday to discuss Niger coup Military chiefs from West Africa's regional bloc, Ecowas, are meeting later on Wednesday in the Nigerian capital, Abuja, to discuss the military coup that took place in Niger last week.…
⚡️🇳🇪 West African bloc sends mission to Niger to negotiate with coup leaders
West African regional bloc ECOWAS sent a delegation to Niger on Wednesday to negotiate with the military officers who seized power in last week's coup, while regional defence chiefs met in neighbouring Nigeria.
"The military option is the very last option on the table, the last resort, but we have to prepare for the eventuality," said Abdel-Fatau Musah, ECOWAS Commissioner. "There is a need to demonstrate that we cannot only bark but can bite," he told.
The delegation to Niger is being led by former Nigerian military leader Abdulsalami Abubakar, who arrived on Wednesday to start talks with the junta, Musah said.
As it seems, the situation with Mali repeats itself, when ECOWAS threatened Mali's military government, but didn't do anything in the end, except for sanctions that also haven't done any severe damage.
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West African regional bloc ECOWAS sent a delegation to Niger on Wednesday to negotiate with the military officers who seized power in last week's coup, while regional defence chiefs met in neighbouring Nigeria.
"The military option is the very last option on the table, the last resort, but we have to prepare for the eventuality," said Abdel-Fatau Musah, ECOWAS Commissioner. "There is a need to demonstrate that we cannot only bark but can bite," he told.
The delegation to Niger is being led by former Nigerian military leader Abdulsalami Abubakar, who arrived on Wednesday to start talks with the junta, Musah said.
As it seems, the situation with Mali repeats itself, when ECOWAS threatened Mali's military government, but didn't do anything in the end, except for sanctions that also haven't done any severe damage.
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🇸🇳 Two dead, five wounded in Senegal bus petrol bomb attack
Two people were killed and five wounded when an attacker hurled a petrol bomb on a bus in Dakar on Tuesday, the interior minister said.
Bus driver, who was hurt in the attack, told that a group of hooded youths boarded the bus and insulted him, while one lit the bomb and threw it. The bus was travelling from the suburbs to the centre of Dakar when it was blocked by a group of people.
Interior Minister Antoine Felix Abdoulaye Diome said the attackers had also robbed the passengers of their money and mobile phones. Two people were killed and five seriously injured.
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Two people were killed and five wounded when an attacker hurled a petrol bomb on a bus in Dakar on Tuesday, the interior minister said.
Bus driver, who was hurt in the attack, told that a group of hooded youths boarded the bus and insulted him, while one lit the bomb and threw it. The bus was travelling from the suburbs to the centre of Dakar when it was blocked by a group of people.
Interior Minister Antoine Felix Abdoulaye Diome said the attackers had also robbed the passengers of their money and mobile phones. Two people were killed and five seriously injured.
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⚡️🇳🇪🇲🇱 Niger military delegation arrives in Mali capital
General Salifou Mody, one of the officers who seized power in Niger last week, arrived on Wednesday in neighbouring Mali, whose junta has supported the coup leaders in the face of international pressure.
Mody, a former army chief of staff who had been fired in April, arrived in the capital Bamako at the head of a delegation, a senior Nigerien official and a Malian security official told.
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General Salifou Mody, one of the officers who seized power in Niger last week, arrived on Wednesday in neighbouring Mali, whose junta has supported the coup leaders in the face of international pressure.
Mody, a former army chief of staff who had been fired in April, arrived in the capital Bamako at the head of a delegation, a senior Nigerien official and a Malian security official told.
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⚡️🇳🇪🇲🇱 Niger military delegation arrives in Mali capital General Salifou Mody, one of the officers who seized power in Niger last week, arrived on Wednesday in neighbouring Mali, whose junta has supported the coup leaders in the face of international pressure.…
🇳🇪🇫🇷 France 24 Sahel journalist Wassim Nasr writes that Modi's delegation to Bamako came to ask for the immediate deployment of Wagner PMC in Niamey.
However, as of now, there is no clear confirmation of this information, as well as the connection between Wagner and the military coup leaders in Niger, as the French media likes to write about.
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However, as of now, there is no clear confirmation of this information, as well as the connection between Wagner and the military coup leaders in Niger, as the French media likes to write about.
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🇮🇳🇿🇦🧱 India's Modi unlikely to travel to South Africa for BRICS summit
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 attend in person.
The foreign ministry declined to comment, while the prime minister's office did not respond when asked if Modi would be travelling to Johannesburg for the August 22-24 summit of leaders from a bloc that includes Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. Russian President Vladimir Putin has already decided that he will be a virtual participant.
China and Russia are keen to discuss expansion of BRICS at the summit, while India has reservations about that idea.
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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 attend in person.
The foreign ministry declined to comment, while the prime minister's office did not respond when asked if Modi would be travelling to Johannesburg for the August 22-24 summit of leaders from a bloc that includes Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. Russian President Vladimir Putin has already decided that he will be a virtual participant.
China and Russia are keen to discuss expansion of BRICS at the summit, while India has reservations about that idea.
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🇷🇺🇳🇪 Russian Foreign Ministry no longer condemns the coup in Niger
Director of the Information and Press Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia Maria Zakharova said that Russia considers it important not to allow further degradation of the situation in Niger, which can be resolved only through national dialog.
"We trust that vigorous, mediatory efforts will be made to help the society of Niger to overcome the crisis through the African Union and sub-regional organizations. We express the hope that the people of Niger will be able to successfully overcome this difficult period in their history. We aim to further develop the whole range of mutually beneficial bilateral ties," added Zakharova.
These words indicate the U-turn in Russian rhetoric regarding the coup in Niger. This change probably reveals Russian Federation plans to support new Niger military government, like it was in the case of Mali and Burkina Faso.
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Director of the Information and Press Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia Maria Zakharova said that Russia considers it important not to allow further degradation of the situation in Niger, which can be resolved only through national dialog.
"We trust that vigorous, mediatory efforts will be made to help the society of Niger to overcome the crisis through the African Union and sub-regional organizations. We express the hope that the people of Niger will be able to successfully overcome this difficult period in their history. We aim to further develop the whole range of mutually beneficial bilateral ties," added Zakharova.
These words indicate the U-turn in Russian rhetoric regarding the coup in Niger. This change probably reveals Russian Federation plans to support new Niger military government, like it was in the case of Mali and Burkina Faso.
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🇺🇸🇳🇪 US prepares to evacuate some embassy staff, families from Niger
The United States is set to evacuate some staff and families from its embassy in Niger after military officers seized power, a U.S. official said on Wednesday, even as the mission will remain open and senior leadership will continue working from there.
The official, speaking on the condition of anonymity, said a final decision was still pending but it appeared likely.
"This is a prudent move in case the security situation deteriorates, and the core embassy staff will remain," the official said. The official added that the U.S. personnel would be moved out of Niger by aircraft chartered by the State Department.
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The United States is set to evacuate some staff and families from its embassy in Niger after military officers seized power, a U.S. official said on Wednesday, even as the mission will remain open and senior leadership will continue working from there.
The official, speaking on the condition of anonymity, said a final decision was still pending but it appeared likely.
"This is a prudent move in case the security situation deteriorates, and the core embassy staff will remain," the official said. The official added that the U.S. personnel would be moved out of Niger by aircraft chartered by the State Department.
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🇷🇼 Kagame appoints daughter to key post in his office
Rwandan President Paul Kagame has appointed his daughter to a key position in his office.
Ange Kagame, 29, has been made the deputy executive director in charge of the strategy and policy council, according to a statement of a cabinet meeting chaired by Paul Kagame on Tuesday. The statement also announced other appointments including new ambassadors to Ethiopia, Morocco, Egypt and Guinea.
Ange Kagame has been working in the president’s office as a senior policy analyst since 2019 and holds political science and international affairs degrees from US universities. Two of President Kagame’s other children also hold positions in government.
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Rwandan President Paul Kagame has appointed his daughter to a key position in his office.
Ange Kagame, 29, has been made the deputy executive director in charge of the strategy and policy council, according to a statement of a cabinet meeting chaired by Paul Kagame on Tuesday. The statement also announced other appointments including new ambassadors to Ethiopia, Morocco, Egypt and Guinea.
Ange Kagame has been working in the president’s office as a senior policy analyst since 2019 and holds political science and international affairs degrees from US universities. Two of President Kagame’s other children also hold positions in government.
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🇿🇦🇷🇺 Jacob Zuma back in South Africa after Russian medical trip
South Africa’s former President Jacob Zuma has returned from Russia where he has been receiving medical treatment. “The check-up and observations went well,” his foundation said in a statement.
His trip came after he lost a case last month at the Constitutional Court, where he had tried to overturn a ruling that he must return to prison. The Constitutional Court ruled that Zuma had been granted medical parole unlawfully.
The prisons department has now given the 81-year-old until Friday to submit reasons why he should not serve out the rest of his 15-month sentence.
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South Africa’s former President Jacob Zuma has returned from Russia where he has been receiving medical treatment. “The check-up and observations went well,” his foundation said in a statement.
His trip came after he lost a case last month at the Constitutional Court, where he had tried to overturn a ruling that he must return to prison. The Constitutional Court ruled that Zuma had been granted medical parole unlawfully.
The prisons department has now given the 81-year-old until Friday to submit reasons why he should not serve out the rest of his 15-month sentence.
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🇳🇬 Nigerian labour unions march against soaring cost of living
Trade union members in Nigeria are protesting against high fuel prices and inflation caused by the removal of a fuel subsidy. This is after talks between the unions and the government failed to reach a deal on Tuesday.
Nigeria Labour Congress head Joe Ajaero urged members to “gather in our respective states and wherever we may be across the nation to give vent to this collective resolve”.
Police chief warned against violence during the protests and urged commissioners to fully deploy officers to secure the protesters.
The unions have said measures announced by President Bola Tinubu on Monday to ease the impact of the fuel subsidy removal, including conditional grants to at least a million small businesses, were insufficient.
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Trade union members in Nigeria are protesting against high fuel prices and inflation caused by the removal of a fuel subsidy. This is after talks between the unions and the government failed to reach a deal on Tuesday.
Nigeria Labour Congress head Joe Ajaero urged members to “gather in our respective states and wherever we may be across the nation to give vent to this collective resolve”.
Police chief warned against violence during the protests and urged commissioners to fully deploy officers to secure the protesters.
The unions have said measures announced by President Bola Tinubu on Monday to ease the impact of the fuel subsidy removal, including conditional grants to at least a million small businesses, were insufficient.
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🇸🇳 Protests persist in Senegal after Sonko crackdown
Senegal's interior ministry says it is taking measures to "preserve peace and tranquillity" as opposition protests are still happening in some parts of the country.
Small protests are still happening in the capital, Dakar, and in Ziguinchor, a city where the opposition leader Ousmane Sonko is the mayor.
The latest protests were triggered by the arrest of Sonko over the weekend and the dissolution of his party. He remains in custody and on Sunday began a hunger strike.
On Monday, Interior Minister announced that the government had dissolved Sonko’s Patriots of Senegal (Pastef) party for inciting unrest during violent protests last month in Dakar. Pastef says the Senegal's stability "is now compromised, because the people will never accept this ultimate forfeiture of power against 'the favourite'".
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Senegal's interior ministry says it is taking measures to "preserve peace and tranquillity" as opposition protests are still happening in some parts of the country.
Small protests are still happening in the capital, Dakar, and in Ziguinchor, a city where the opposition leader Ousmane Sonko is the mayor.
The latest protests were triggered by the arrest of Sonko over the weekend and the dissolution of his party. He remains in custody and on Sunday began a hunger strike.
On Monday, Interior Minister announced that the government had dissolved Sonko’s Patriots of Senegal (Pastef) party for inciting unrest during violent protests last month in Dakar. Pastef says the Senegal's stability "is now compromised, because the people will never accept this ultimate forfeiture of power against 'the favourite'".
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💰🇳🇪 World Bank pauses disbursements for Niger operations except private partnerships
The World Bank on Wednesday said it was "alarmed" by efforts to overthrow the democratically elected government in Niger and had suspended disbursements in the country until further notice, except for private-sector partnerships.
"In response, the World Bank has paused disbursements for all operations until further notice other than private sector partnerships which will continue with caution," the World Bank said in a statement.
The World Bank said it would continue monitoring the situation.
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The World Bank on Wednesday said it was "alarmed" by efforts to overthrow the democratically elected government in Niger and had suspended disbursements in the country until further notice, except for private-sector partnerships.
"In response, the World Bank has paused disbursements for all operations until further notice other than private sector partnerships which will continue with caution," the World Bank said in a statement.
The World Bank said it would continue monitoring the situation.
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🇬🇧🇳🇪 UK welcomes West Africa's actions on Niger coup
The UK’s foreign minister has welcomed what he called "decisive action" by the West African bloc Ecowas in dealing with junta leaders in Niger a week after the coup.
James Cleverly, who is on a three-country tour of Africa, was speaking after meeting Nigerian President Bola Tinubu in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja. "We touched briefly on the situation in Niger. I made the point that the UK very much welcomes Ecowas' and indeed Tinubu's decisive action to support democracy. "
Tinubu is also chair of Ecowas and has taken a robust stance on the coup. On Sunday, Ecowas gave Niger's junta a week to give up power or face possible military consequences.
West African defence chiefs are also meeting in Abuja about Niger - consultations that will go on until Friday. Ecowas delegation also traveled to Niger for talks.
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The UK’s foreign minister has welcomed what he called "decisive action" by the West African bloc Ecowas in dealing with junta leaders in Niger a week after the coup.
James Cleverly, who is on a three-country tour of Africa, was speaking after meeting Nigerian President Bola Tinubu in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja. "We touched briefly on the situation in Niger. I made the point that the UK very much welcomes Ecowas' and indeed Tinubu's decisive action to support democracy. "
Tinubu is also chair of Ecowas and has taken a robust stance on the coup. On Sunday, Ecowas gave Niger's junta a week to give up power or face possible military consequences.
West African defence chiefs are also meeting in Abuja about Niger - consultations that will go on until Friday. Ecowas delegation also traveled to Niger for talks.
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🇳🇪 Niger junta says it will not back down despite 'inhumane' sanctions
The self-declared new leader of Niger on Wednesday said the military government would not bow to pressure to reinstate ousted President Mohamed Bazoum.
Abdourahamane Tiani said the junta "rejects these sanctions altogether and refuses to give into any threats, wherever they come from. We refuse any interference in the internal affairs of Niger".
The Economic Community of West African States has imposed sanctions on Niger and said it could authorise the use of force if the coup leaders do not restore Bazoum's presidency within a week from last Sunday.
The bloc also sent a delegation to Niger on Wednesday to negotiate with the military officers who seized power, hoping to find a diplomatic solution before they have to decide whether or not to intervene.
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The self-declared new leader of Niger on Wednesday said the military government would not bow to pressure to reinstate ousted President Mohamed Bazoum.
Abdourahamane Tiani said the junta "rejects these sanctions altogether and refuses to give into any threats, wherever they come from. We refuse any interference in the internal affairs of Niger".
The Economic Community of West African States has imposed sanctions on Niger and said it could authorise the use of force if the coup leaders do not restore Bazoum's presidency within a week from last Sunday.
The bloc also sent a delegation to Niger on Wednesday to negotiate with the military officers who seized power, hoping to find a diplomatic solution before they have to decide whether or not to intervene.
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🇫🇷🇳🇪 France suspends military cooperation with Niger until further notice
A spokesman for the French military on Wednesday said that any cooperation with Niger in the fields of development and financial aid and military partnerships had been suspended until further notice.
Col. Pierre Gaudilliere said that all military agreements had been made with "the democratically elected authorities in Niger and had been suspended while these authorities were not in power."
A two-day meeting of defence chiefs of the 15-member bloc opened on Wednesday in Nigeria's capital to discuss next steps. Gaudilliere said French officials would be following the talks "very closely".
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A spokesman for the French military on Wednesday said that any cooperation with Niger in the fields of development and financial aid and military partnerships had been suspended until further notice.
Col. Pierre Gaudilliere said that all military agreements had been made with "the democratically elected authorities in Niger and had been suspended while these authorities were not in power."
A two-day meeting of defence chiefs of the 15-member bloc opened on Wednesday in Nigeria's capital to discuss next steps. Gaudilliere said French officials would be following the talks "very closely".
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