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In a statement released on Wednesday, Niger’s post-coup military leaders asked that the UN representative depart the West African nation within 72 hours. The government had instructed Louise Aubin, the UN’s resident and humanitarian coordinator, to “take all necessary measures to leave Niamey within 72 hours,” according to a statement …

The transitional National Assembly and senate will soon have members selected, according to interim president of Gabon General Brice Oligui Nguema, who also reaffirmed his government’s “commitment to social dialogue”. After meeting President Faustin-Archange Touadéra of the Central African Republic on an official visit to Bangui on Wednesday, he made …

Following a return of hostilities in the north, Mali’s ruling junta cancelled celebrations scheduled for next week to honour the anniversary of the country’s independence, according to the council of ministers. The potential activation of reservists was also considered by the council of ministers, they reported late on Wednesday. Assimi …

After meeting with the junta in Niamey on Sunday, a group of leading Nigerian Islamic scholars declared that the coup leaders in Niger are amenable to diplomatic efforts to end a dispute with the regional bloc of West Africa. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is investigating its …

Following the coup on July 26, former finance minister Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine has been appointed as the new prime minister by Niger junta commander Gen Abdourahmane Tchiani. Mahamadou Ouhoumoudou, who was away in Europe during the coup, is replaced by Zeine. From 2001 until the army overthrew the late …

Senior politicians were detained by the junta that took over Niger last week, according to their party, resisting pleas from the international community to reinstate democracy as other military leaders in West Africa showed their support. The removal of President Mohamed Bazoum has caused shockwaves throughout West Africa, putting Russia …