In response to the recent coup in Niger, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is preparing for an imminent military intervention. The political instability caused by the coup has raised serious concerns among ECOWAS member states, prompting them to take decisive action to restore order and uphold democratic principles in the region. Following the ousting of President Muhamadou ...
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US Stands By Ousted Niger Leader Despite Coup, Reaffirms Commitment To Stability In The Region
Following the recent coup in Niger, the United States has expressed its continued support for the country’s former leader who was ousted from power. Despite the military takeover, the US government has maintained its unwavering backing for the former president and reiterated its commitment to democracy and the rule of law in the region. Meanwhile the US has urged the ...
Read More »Ethiopia Restores Social Media Access After 5 Months Blackout
For the first time in five months, people in Ethiopia are now able to access Facebook, Telegram, TikTok, and YouTube. The country imposed the blackout on February 9 this year following tensions between the Ethiopian Orthodox Church and the government. However, individuals who had access to virtual private networks(VPN) were able to access the platforms during the blackout. This however ...
Read More »M23 Rebels Warn DRC Government Over Resumption Of Bunagana Border
M23 rebels have issued a warning to the authorities in DRC regarding their announced intentions to resume activities at the Bunagana border. Authorities in North Kivu Province had closed all activities at the Bunagana Border between DR Congo and Uganda’s district of Kisoro. This happened in June 2022 following intense fighting with DRC’s Armed Forces. Traffic on the main route ...
Read More »NGOS Requested Afreximbank To Stop Support For Fossil Fuel Projects In Africa
The NGO’s led by Environment Governance institute the undersigned environmental and human rights civil society organizations working to promote environmental conservation, human rights observance reached out the 30th Afreximbank Annual General Meeting that took place on 18th to 21st June 2023 to address a matter of utmost importance, concerning environmental sustainability and the vital role that financial institutions play in ...
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