US Pilot Abducted in Niger’s Capital Niamey
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The wave of military coups in West Africa is still on as the Gabonese military on Wednesday announced on television that they have cancelled the country’s election and have seized power. This comes as the West African country was wrapping up voting
CSOs Seek Intergenerational Collaboration, Youth Empowerment In W’Africa
Civil society stakeholders have called for intergenerational collaboration and youth empowerment in the sub-West African region. The was called for at the West African Civil Society Week ’23 with a thought-provoking panel discussion titled “Civic Space in West Africa: Intergenerational Reflections on
#WACSW23: ECOWAS And Shrinking Civic Space In Africa – WASCI Director’s Speech
On behalf of West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI)and our cherished partners including WADEMOS and the Ford Foundation whom you will soon hear from, it is my privilege and honour to welcome you all to the West Africa Civil Society week, 2023!
Africa Needs Common Foreign Policy, Defence Strategy Like EU – Amb. Awinador-Kanyirige
Senior Advisor at the African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Ambassador William Azumah Awinador-Kanyirige, has called for a united Africa front in foreign policy and security. Awinador-Kanyirige, who currently works for the Governance, Peace building Office of the Commissioner for Political
Niger Coup And The ECOWAS Diplomatic Quandary
Dr Marcel Mbamalu writes that while the hopes of war in the aftermath of the Niger coup dims, diplomatic options are getting even vaguer: Since the military takeover in Niger, the option of war has dangled over the country. Western powers and
Zimbabwe 2023: Observers Say Election Conduct Fell Below Expectation
Observers at the 2023 elections in Zimbabwe have said the conduct of the exercise by the Zimbabwe Election Commission (ZEC) fell below expectation and have scored the commission low. The preliminary report by the election observers, led by the Southern Africa Development
Niger Coup: Junta Enlists Mali, Burkina Faso Troops Amidst Standoff
Niger’s Military junta, led by Brig. Gen. Abdrahmane Tchiani, has indicated that it has authorised the intervention of troops from neighboring Mali and Burkina Faso, intensifying the standoff with fellow West African nations. The junta’s move comes as a response to the
African Union Suspends Niger Over Coup, Urges Return To Democracy
The African Union has suspended the Republic of Niger from participating in its activities over the recent military coup. The coup, staged on July 26, abruptly toppled the democratic government of President Mohamed Bazoum, prompting swift international condemnation. In a communique released
El-Rufai Urges Diplomacy, Not Military Intervention, Amid ECOWAS Efforts in Niger
In the wake of the recent coup in Niger and the subsequent ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States) initiative aimed at restoring democratic governance to the nation, prominent Nigerian statesman Nasir El-Rufai took to Twitter to share his perspective on the
Top Zimbabwe’s Presidential Candidate, Chamisa, Accuses Mnangagwa Of Plans To Rig Election
As Zimbabweans prepare for the August 23 general elections, the presidential candidate of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), Nelson Chamisa, has alleged that the incumbent president of the country, Emmerson Mnangagwa is not contesting to win but to rig elections. Mr.
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