US Prioritises diplomacy for Niger coup: Blinken
Blinken’s remarks came at a time when tensions continued to build up in and around the west African nation….reports Asian Lite News US Secretary
Niger’s military junta vows to prosecute ousted President for treason
Soldiers in Niger detained Bazoum on July 26 and chose Abdourahamane Tchiani, former leader of the country’s presidential guard, to lead the CNSP, a
Niger’s ousted president deprived of “all human contact”
For the past week, the president was living without electricity, Bazoum said ad added that all the perishable food that he received was gone
Red Flags Over Chinese FDI in Africa
It’s high time for African Countries to guard against adverse terms and conditions of Chinese assisted projects. There is no doubt that with growing
India asks its nationals to leave Niger
Niger has been engulfed in political chaos since late last month when the country’s President Mohamed Bazoum was ousted in a coup. …reports Asian
US backs ‘peaceful resolution’ in Niger
Blinken’s statement came after ECOWAS ordered the activation of a standby force for possible use against the junta…reports Asian Lite News Secretary of State
Nuland warns Niger military junta of consequences
Miller further informed that Nuland didn’t achieve any breakthroughs and it’s not at all clear that the Junta Military will choose the diplomatic path
Niger coup leaders refuse to let US diplomat meet president
Acting Deputy Secretary of State Victoria Nuland also characterized the rebellious officers as unresponsive to US efforts to reinstate civilian governance in the country…reports
US diplomat holds tough talks with Niger Coup leaders to seek solution
The US is required under law to cut foreign and military assistance to the Niger government if a formal coup designation is made…reports Asian
South Africa dismisses rumours, Modi to attend BRICS
South Africa dismissed earlier media speculations as “rumours” that the Indian leader will not be present at the meeting….reports Asian Lite News The South
