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Aug- 2023 -

2 August

Protesters cheer Nigerien troops as they gather in front of the French Embassy in Niamey during a demonstration that followed a rally in support of Niger's junta in Niamey

W.Africa Bloc Says Military Intervention in Niger ‘Last Resort’

The West African bloc ECOWAS said intervening militarily in Niger to restore the elected president following a coup is a "last resort."

Jul- 2023 -

27 July

Africa

Nigerien soldiers stand guard outside Diffa airport

Staff Writer With AFP

Niger Soldiers Claim to Have Overthrown President

Soldiers claim to have overthrown Niger's government following an apparent coup when members of the Presidential Guard detained President Mohamed Bazoum.

19 July

Africa

Staff Writer With AFP

West Africa Leaders Review Security After UN Mali Mission Ends

Several West African leaders met in Nigeria to discuss how to manage security at the end of a UN peacekeeping mission in Mali and push for a return to democracy after a series of coups.

Feb- 2023 -

20 February

Africa

Staff Writer With AFP

Burkina Announces French Army Operation Officially Over

Burkina Faso said operations by the French army in the jihadist-hit West African state were officially over.

Dec- 2022 -

28 December

Africa

Soldiers from the Gambia greet Ecowas troops in Farafenni

Staff Writer With AFP

Gambia Probes Coup Bid and Arrests More Soldiers

The Gambia set up an "investigative panel" and gave it 30 days to report back on last week's coup attempt.

Oct- 2022 -

3 October

Africa

Staff Writer With AFP

Burkina Junta Leader Resigns, Flees After Coup

Burkina Faso's junta leader agreed to step down two days after army officers announced his ouster in a coup that sparked internal unrest and international condemnation.

Jul- 2022 -

29 July

Africa

Staff Writer With AFP

Macron Vows to Support West Africa Against ‘Terrorism’

President Emmanuel Macron pledged to continue to back West African states in their battle against "terrorism."

11 July

Africa

Staff Writer With AFP

Ghana Fears Entry of Nigeria Jail Break Jihadists

Ghanaian officials warned that jailed jihadists who escaped during an attack on a Nigerian prison this week may try to enter the country.

Apr- 2022 -

20 April

Africa

Staff Writer With AFP

Russian Military ‘Advisor’ in Mali Killed by Road Bomb

A Russian national operating alongside Malian soldiers was killed by a roadside bomb in the center of the conflict-torn Sahel state, an army document and officials said.

11 April

Africa