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
South Africa all set to host BRICS summit
South Africa will host the summit under the theme “BRICS and Africa: Partnership for Mutually Accelerated Growth, Sustainable Development, and Inclusive Multilateralism”….reports Asian Lite
Niger closes airspace
As of early Monday morning, Niger’s coup leaders have showed no no sign of willingness to cede power…reports Asian Lite News Niger’s military junta
‘South Africa’s BRICS initiative align with India’s G20 priorities’
The union minister expressed India’s support for South Africa’s initiative to strengthen cooperation in the field of Integrated Early Warning systems…reports Asian Lite News
‘Lack of aid funding, violence threaten people in need in Somalia’
The office added that halfway through the year, the Humanitarian Response Plan for Somalia received just 33 per cent of the $2.6 billion needed,
South Sudan revokes suspension of UN radio station
The radio station was shut down in March 2018 over non-compliance with local media laws….reports Asian Lite News South Sudan’s media regulator has lifted
Indians among people evacuated by France from Niger
At least four European countries announced that plans to evacuate their citizens are underway in Niger….reports Asian Lite News Following the military coup in
Russia distances itself from Niger coup
The Kremlin’s reaction comes as Russia wrapped up the second Russia-Africa summit in Saint Petersburg last week which was attended by representatives of 49
