The Assistant Commander-in-Chief of the Sudan Armed Forces, Lt. Gen. Yasser Al-Atta, declared that “80% of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have been destroyed.” Nevertheless, Al-Atta noted that the RSF continues to recruit mercenaries weekly
West African Bloc Scraps Crisis Meeting on Niger Coup
West African leaders deferred a crisis meeting due on Saturday on dealing with the coup in Niger after approving the deployment of a “standby force to restore constitutional order” as soon as possible. The Economic
Intervention In Niger, U.S. Hints Support
The US has said it backs efforts to restore Niger’s “constitutional order” in the wake of a military uprising last month, after countries in the region said they would activate troops for a possible armed
Niger: Ensure Safety, Rights Of Detained President, Says HRW
Military coup leaders in Niger should ensure the safety and well-being of deposed President Mohamed Bazoum, his family, and others arbitrarily detained, Human Rights Watch said Friday. The military should respect fundamental human rights, including
Nigeria: Tinubu’s Jumbo-Sized Cabinet – OpEd
The Senate has concluded the screening and vetting of ministerial nominees. Whether the screening was adjudged comprehensive or not remains a moot point. But it is clear that the screening excercise conducted with the speed
Du Niger
Immédiatement après le putsch des militaires nigériens contre le président Mohamed Bazoum, les autorités françaises (dont le pays est directement visé par ce putsch) ont réagi : «Il y va de l’avenir du Niger et
Niger, la bataille de l’uranium
La course effrénée aux matières premières a remis au goût du jour le nucléaire. L’uranium du Niger, 4ème producteur mondial, il y a peu uniquement exploité par la société française Areva, est devenu un enjeu
Former Defense Minister says forming joint military force will take time
The former Minister of Defense, Mohammed Mahmoud Al-Barghathi, ruled out the formation of the joint military force any time soon, telling Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper that with the escalation of political disputes over power in recent
Al-Koni reiterates to Chad’s president importance of peacefully retrieving Niger’s legitimacy
The Deputy Head of the Presidential Council, Mossa Al-Koni, stressed the need to preserve the safety and security of Niger and its people, and to restore its constitutional legitimacy without pushing the situation there into
UN envoy, Niger’s officials discuss ridding Libya of foreign mercenaries
The UN envoy to Libya Abdoulaye Bathily said in his final stop in Libya’s southern neighbours, Niamy, he had a series of meetings with Niger’s leaders including the President, Ministers of Defence and Interior and