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US extends support to ECOWAS, demands immediate release of President Bazou
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The United States on Monday extended support to the leadership of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to defend constitutional order in Niger.
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West African nations impose economic, travel sanctions on Niger's coup lea
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Imposing economic and travel sanctions on the Niger milkitary coup leaders on Sunday, the West African nations have threatened to use force if country's President Mohamed Bazoum is not reinstated within a week, reported Al Jazeera.
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Niger: Pro-coup protestors attack French Embassy, shout "long live Putin"
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Despite requests from the Kremlin to release the nation's democratically elected president, Mohamed Bazoum, protesters chanted support for Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
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Antony Blinken says US assistance to Niger is in "clear jeopardy" followin
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Following a military coup in the West African country of Niger recently, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has warned that if the situation continues the US assistance to Niger is “in jeopardy," The Hill reported.
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EU, African Union put pressure on Niger’s coup leaders to end regime
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The European Union (EU) has decided to cut off financial support to Niger following the military coup there and in a similar reaction, the African Union has also called on the Nigerien military to "return to their barracks and restore constitutional authority," Al Jazeera reported.
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Evian Championships: Diksha, Aditi shoot even par rounds on first day
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Diksha Dagar and Aditi Ashok were lying 50th after they shot even par 71 in their first round of The Amundi Evian Championship, which is one of the Majors for women. Both Indians are at the Top-5 of the Merit for the Ladies European Tour.
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Putin hopes African Union joining G20 in September
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Putin said this in a trilateral meeting held with the Chairperson of the African Union and President of the Union of the Comoros Azali Assoumani and the Chairperson of the African Union Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat.
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Trade between Russia, Africa reached USD 18 billion in 2022: Putin
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Trade turnover between Russia and Africa reached USD 18 billion in 2022, President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday.
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US calls for immediate release of Niger President after apparent coup atte
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The United States is "gravely concerned" and condemned the coup attempt in Niger and called for the immediate release of President Mohamed Bazoum.
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Soldiers blockade Niger President Bazoum’s palace
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
According to the presidency and security officials, ministries close to the palace have also been blocked off, making it impossible for palace employees to enter their workplaces. However, there was calm in other areas of Niamey, the capital.
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ICC announces Development Awards 2022, African nations dominate
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda and Uganda have walked away with the top honours after their initiatives played a vital role in the development of the game of cricket in the region
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Multivalent meningococcal meningitis vaccine from SII achieves WHO prequal
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
"As the first conjugate vaccine to safeguard against the five predominant causes of this deadly disease, MenFive® offers hope for a future free from annual outbreaks and epidemics in the African meningitis belt. It is a big moment as we, together, pave the way towards a healthier Africa
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