Few options for ECOWAS as leaders meet again in Abuja over Niger
The heads of governments of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) are meeting in Abuja today to discuss the political situation in...
World Bank suspends lending to Uganda over anti-LGBTQ law
The World Bank says it is suspending financial assistance to the Ugandan government after the African nation approved a stringent anti-homosexuality law.
The decision comes...
Mali, Burkina Faso appeal to UN to prevent military action in Niger
Mali and Burkina Faso have asked the U.N. Security Council to prevent any military action against Niger, where coupists have ignored a deadline to...
Niger junta rejects new AU, ECOWAS mission
Niger's junta rejected a diplomatic mission from Ecowas and the AU on Tuesday, further escalating the standoff over the July 26 coup.
The junta, which...
Germany threatens Niger coup plotters with prosecution
Germany has warned Niger coup plotters not to commit acts of violence against the detained President Mohamed Bazoum. It threatened sanctions and prosecution.
A spokesman...