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Niger: ECOWAS military deployment in limbo amid growing opposition

The proposed military deployment by the west African regional bloc, ECOWAS in Niger to restore constitutional order there is now in limbo as opposition...

Niger: Military junta to prosecute Bazoum for high treason

Niger's ousted President Mohamed Bazoum is currently fighting for his freedom from detention but it could get worst for him after the military junta...

AU backs ECOWAS Niger decision, decries Bazoum’s detention conditions

The African Union has backed the decisions taken by the West African regional bloc, ECOWAS at its emergency meeting on Thursday in Nigeria's capital,...

ECOWAS activates standby force for possible military intervention in Niger

The West African regional bloc ECOWAS has decided to activate its standby force to possibly engage in a military intervention in Niger. The ECOWAS leaders...

Niger coup leaders refuse to meet ECOWAS-AU-UN mediation team

Niger coup leaders have refused to meet with a mediation team put together by the West African regional body, ECOWAS, the African Union and...

ECOWAS to decide next step as Niger junta defies deadline

West African leaders would be deciding their next line of action on Niger when they meet on Thursday in Nigeria's capital, Abuja. West African States...

Ecowas military chiefs agree on Niger intervention plan

ECOWAS leaders last Sunday gave Niger coup leaders a one-week ultimatum to re-instate ousted President Mohammed Bazoum. The West African leaders threatened sanctions and possible...

Burkina Faso and Mali juntas back Niger coup leaders, issue war warning

Niger coup leaders are getting backing from colleague military juntas in Burkina Faso and Mali following a threat of force from the regional bloc...

Ghana criminalises witchcraft accusations and abuse of victims

For centuries most African countries including Ghana have struggled with the practice of witchcraft accusations. Often elderly women risk banishment, physical abuse and sometimes lynched...

ECOWAS threatens force, sanctions against Niger coup leaders

ECOWAS leaders have threatened sanctions and the possible use of force against Niger's coup leaders if they fail to reinstate ousted President Mohammed Bazoum. The...

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