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Congo debunks reports of coup attempt

The Congolese government has quashed rumours of a coup attempt against President Denis Nguesso. Thierry Moungalla, the country’s minister of information, spoke via a message...

Wagner-linked Russian general Sergei Surovikin appears in Algeria

The Wagner-linked former commander-in-chief of Russia's air force, General Sergei Surovikin, is in Algeria, according to photos published on several Russian telegram channels on...

Morocco earthquake: World leaders send condolences

In a seismic tragedy, a powerful earthquake measuring 6.8 on the Richter scale struck Morocco, exacting a grim toll of over 2,000 lives and...

10 benefits for African Union as a member of the G20

The African Union (AU) on September 9 formally secured its seat within the G20, after accepting an invitation extended by Indian Prime Minister Narendra...

France accused of planning ‘aggression’ against Niger

Paris is planning to intervene in Niger, as it continues to deploy troops to several countries in the region, the West African state’s military...

Gabon coup leaders free former president Bongo on ‘health grounds’

A week after his ouster, former Gabonese President Ali Bongo can now move about freely, Gen Brice Oligui Nguema, the Chairman of the Committee for...

China plans to mediate Niger crisis – ambassador

The Chinese government has announced its intention to facilitate a peaceful resolution to the Niger crisis, following a coup in July that triggered sanctions...

Gabon coup leader to be sworn in as ‘transitional president’

The general who came to power in Gabon's coup last week is to be sworn in as "transitional president" on Monday, taking control for...

Thousands demand withdrawal of French troops from Niger

Thousands of protesters gathered outside of the French military base in Niger’s capital, Niamey once again to demand the withdrawal of French forces from the...

Niger bans UN agencies and NGOs from military ‘operation zones’

The military leaders in Niger who seized power in a July coup have barred United Nations agencies, non-governmental organizations, and other international agencies from...

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