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Pro-coup protesters in Niger shout ‘long live Putin’ as new leaders face calls to cede power
World
July 31, 2023
Pro-coup protesters in Niger shout ‘long live Putin’ as new leaders face calls to cede power
Niamey, Niger CNN — Tense and sometimes violent scenes played out in front of the French Embassy in Niger Sunday…
Russia intends to waive visas with African countries
Egypt
July 31, 2023
Russia intends to waive visas with African countries
The Russian President’s Special Envoy for the Middle East and Africa and Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov, announced that his…
France and EU cut off financial support to Niger following military coup
World
July 30, 2023
France and EU cut off financial support to Niger following military coup
CNN — France and the EU have cut off financial support to Niger after a coup toppled the West African…
South Africa’s stance on Russia puzzles many. Could a mine in the desert hold answers?
World
July 29, 2023
South Africa’s stance on Russia puzzles many. Could a mine in the desert hold answers?
Johannesburg, South Africa CNN — To many observers, South Africa’s stance on Russia’s war in Ukraine is puzzling. While the…
Niger general appears on state TV as new leader following coup
World
July 29, 2023
Niger general appears on state TV as new leader following coup
CNN — A Niger general, Abdourahamane Tiani, appeared on state television as the country’s new leader following a military coup…
Foreign Ministry: Egypt follows up developments in Niger
Egypt
July 28, 2023
Foreign Ministry: Egypt follows up developments in Niger
The Foreign Ministry said Egypt is worryingly following up the developments in Niger. In a press release, the ministry stressed…
Russian President opens proceedings of the Russian-African summit, pledges food security
Features/Interviews
July 27, 2023
Russian President opens proceedings of the Russian-African summit, pledges food security
Russian President Vladimir Putin inaugurated the Russian-African summit on Thursday amid a high-level presidential participation, with Putin noting that the…
Niger soldiers claim President Mohamed Bazoum has been ousted, deepening coup fears
Middle East
July 27, 2023
Niger soldiers claim President Mohamed Bazoum has been ousted, deepening coup fears
CNN — Men in military fatigues claimed to have taken power in Niger hours after President Mohamed Bazoum was reportedly…
Anger boils over as Kenya’s cost of living protests shake the nation
World
July 25, 2023
Anger boils over as Kenya’s cost of living protests shake the nation
CNN — A wave of deadly protests has hit Kenya as anger over tax hikes and the cost of living…
President al-Sisi hails ties with Kenya, coordination with Kenyan president to support
Egypt
July 17, 2023
President al-Sisi hails ties with Kenya, coordination with Kenyan president to support
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi praised on Sunday ties binding Egypt and Kenya and coordination with Kenyan President William Ruto on…