Former U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to appear at the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta on Thursday, adding to his growing list of legal challenges this year. Facing 13 felony counts, including racketeering, related to his attempts to overturn the 2020 election, Trump’s visit to the jail is expected to draw widespread attention as Read More…
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Crash of Prigozhin jet fuels speculation of Putin’s involvement
The wreckage of a jet carrying Russian mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin, which crashed with no survivors, has prompted widespread speculation about President Vladimir Putin’s possible involvement, given Prigozhin’s history of challenging the army’s leadership. Two months prior, Prigozhin led a mutiny against the military, positioning himself as a significant threat to Putin’s authority. “Putin’s silence Read More…
Food aid pile up at Nigerien border reveals sanctions impact
The bustling Malanville border crossing in northern Benin, a significant route in West Africa, has come to an abrupt halt. Typically, trucks laden with vital supplies traverse this passage into neighbouring Niger, one of the world’s most impoverished nations. Presently, the situation is one of stagnation. A lengthy queue of trucks stretches back 25 km Read More…
African Union (AU) suspends Niger; rejects Junta legitimacy
The African Union (AU) has suspended Niger from participating in its activities due to the recent military coup that transpired last month. The AU has additionally called upon its members to refrain from endorsing any actions that could lend legitimacy to the junta. The military coup has raised concerns among Western allies and democratic African Read More…
ECOWAS rejects Niger Junta’s proposal for three-year election delay
West Africa’s principal regional body, ECOWAS, has turned down a proposition by Niger’s military junta to postpone elections for three years. This refusal prolongs a political deadlock that may prompt military intervention if no resolution emerges following a July coup. Seeking diplomatic solutions to Niger’s July 26 coup, the seventh in West and Central Africa Read More…
Niger Coup Leader Pledges Return to Civilian Rule in Three Years
The leader of Niger’s recent coup has vowed to transition the West African nation back to civilian governance within a span of three years. General Abdourahamane Tchiani conveyed this commitment following discussions with mediators from the West African regional bloc Ecowas in the capital city, Niamey. Ecowas has issued a warning of potential military intervention Read More…
Niger Junta supporters overwhelm census for war volunteers
Supporters of Niger’s junta have been compelled to suspend a census aimed at enlisting volunteers for non-military roles in defence against potential intervention by West African forces, citing an overwhelming turnout of participants. In the hours preceding the planned commencement of the event, thousands of predominantly young men converged outside a stadium in the capital Read More…
Biden, South Korea, and Japan Forge Deeper Ties and Condemn China’s Actions
U.S. President Joe Biden, alongside South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, unveiled plans to intensify both military and economic cooperation during a summit at Camp David on Friday. The leaders issued a joint and resolute condemnation of China’s “dangerous and aggressive behaviour” in the South China Sea, aiming to Read More…
ECOWAS sets potential “D-Day” for Niger military intervention amid democracy concerns
In a decisive move, West Africa’s principal regional coalition announced on Friday that it has established a concealed “D-Day” for a prospective military intervention in Niger, should diplomatic endeavours falter. The regional organisation affirmed that it will not engage in unending discussions with the intransigent junta, underscoring its commitment to restoring democratic order. This declaration Read More…
Crucial talks in Ghana as West African military chiefs confront Niger
Accra, the vibrant heart of Ghana, has become the backdrop for pivotal discussions as West African military chiefs convene for a second day of deliberations. Against the backdrop of a potential military intervention in Niger, these talks underscore the region’s resolve to address the aftermath of a recent coup. The resilience of regional forces stands Read More…