Following the decion of ECOWAS leaders to send a standby force to Niger as part of efforts to reinstall the country’s sacked President, Mr. Mohamed Bazoum, Russia, known to be …
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Niger: Group, Akinterinwa, Dantani invoke protocols against Tinubu, others, to stop military action
by Adminby AdminBy Yemi Oyeyemi, Abuja An International Civil Group, Egalitarian Mission for Africa (EMA) has dragged President Bola Tínubu of Nigeria before the Economic Community of West African (ECOWAS) Court of …
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Presidency keeps use of force on table, but says diplomacy best way to resolve Niger crisis
by Adminby AdminNigeria’s president and head of the West African bloc ECOWAS has not ruled out military intervention in Niger, but believes diplomacy is the “best way forward” to resolve the crisis, …
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ECOWAS defence chiefs on Friday said there should be comprehensive approach that encompasses political, security and diplomatic dimensions in addressing the situation in Niger Republic. The Committee of Chiefs of …
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As dark clouds hover atop West Africa: Nigeria, Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso et al
by Adminby AdminAS DARK CLOUDS HOVER ATOP THE WEST COAST By Tunde Olusunle Worrying sociopolitical developments in the West coast of Africa have very understandably elicited subregional, continental and global concerns. Within …
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Tension…last card? Not yet check-up: Niger severs ties with Nigeria, US, France as Abdulsalami, Sultan visit
by Adminby AdminAbove: Sacked Bazoum, below: ‘incumbent’ Gen Abdourahamane Tchiani “There is tension,” a Nigerian on ground in Niger said, but he did not think there will be reprisal attacks against his …
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Military intervention in Niger Republic will amounts to digging Africa’s grave – PeacePro
by Adminby AdminA peacebuilding think tank, Foundation for Peace Professionals also known as PeacePro has called on the leadership of African Union (AU) and ECOWAS to never contemplate military intervention in Niger …
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ECOWAS gives 7 days, imposes sanctions on Niger junta for release, reinstatement of Bazoum
by Adminby AdminHeads of State and Government of ECOWAS on Sunday in Abuja gave a 7-dat to the military junta in Niger Republic for the immediate release and reinstatement of President Mohamed …
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PRESIDENT TINUBU EMERGES AS NEW ECOWAS CHAIRMAN, HARPS ON REGIONAL SECURITY …seeks private sector-led economic growth in sub-region …Says ECOWAS must rise against coup d’etat In a unanimous endorsement that …
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Sudan Conflict: Buhari spends extra three hours in the air from Saudi Arabia as thousands flee Khartoum
by Adminby AdminDue to the internal conflict in Sudan, President Muhammadu Buhari spent an extra three hours in the air from Saudi Arabia, arriving Abuja at about 5.08 p.m., a statement from …