Gabon soldiers seize power and announce the cancellation of elections

[ad_1] Soldiers announced on national TV they were taking power in Gabon and declared the cancellation of the elections after the announcement of Ali Bongo Ondimba’s victory. Ondimba was seeking…

French ambassador remains in Niger, defying junta’s orders to leave

[ad_1] French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Monday that his ambassador to Niger would remain at his post, despite being asked to leave by the ruling junta. Meeting with his…

ECOWAS to meet Thursday over Niger crisis

[ad_1] Mali said it and Burkina Faso, both neighbours of Niger run by military juntas, were sending delegations to Niger to show support. Both countries have said they would consider…

Niger’s coup leaders ask Russian mercenary group, Wagner, for help

[ad_1] Niger’s military leaders have reportedly asked Russian mercenary group for help against a potential ECOWAS intervention. Niger’s new military junta has reportedly asked Russian mercenary group Wagner for help…