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Nov
27
2023
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By Ahmed Ture
Rumours of Coup in Sierra Leone prompt nationwide curfew

Rumours of Coup in Sierra Leone prompt nationwide curfew

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Sierra Leone has ordered a statewide curfew after a military barracks attack in Freetown this morning. After the election, the country was in upheaval. The authorities said they thwarted an attack at Wilberforce barracks and guaranteed locals of control. Information Minister Chernor Bah advised citizens to stay indoors as security authorities search for the attackers. Witnesses reported heavy shooting and explosions in Freetown early Sunday, with social media footage showing smoke billowing. Witnesses reported gunfire near Murray Town Navy Base and another military installation, indicating a security issue. President Julius Maada Bio confirmed the breach and blamed "renegades," telling the…
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Nov
26
2023
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By Ahmed Ture
G20 agrees to make AU a permanent member

G20 agrees to make AU a permanent member

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced Saturday that the African Union has been granted permanent membership in the Group of 20 top international economies, bolstering his efforts to give the Global South a stronger voice as host of this year's annual summit. Modi announced the membership in his G20 weekend summit opening remarks. Growing global rifts and the absence of key actors made consensus on the toughest issues difficult. Many supported admitting the AU to the G20 as the second regional bloc to become a permanent member after the EU.Modi rapped his gavel three times before announcing the motion to…
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Nov
23
2023
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By Ahmed Ture
South African lawmakers suspend diplomatic ties with Israel, close embassy

South African lawmakers suspend diplomatic ties with Israel, close embassy

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Johannesburg (TVA)— On Tuesday, a majority of South African parliament decided to close the Israeli embassy and terminate diplomatic ties until Israel commits to a Gaza cease-fire. In a conference with other world leaders, President Cyril Ramaphosa accused Israel of genocide in Gaza with its military offensive to find Hamas militant rulers. The ruling African National Congress party approved the proposal. Pemmy Majodina, chief whip of the ruling African National Congress, addresses members of parliament in Cape Town, South Africa, Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023. The majority of MP’s voted to close the Israeli embassy in South Africa over the war…
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Sep
05
2023
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By Ahmed Ture
Niger Reopens Airspace To Commercial  Operations One Month After Coup

Niger Reopens Airspace To Commercial  Operations One Month After Coup

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According to the official Niger News Agency (ANP), the military government that took power after a coup in Niger decided to reopen its airspace to commercial flights on Monday. It had been restricted since August 6. The ANP cited a spokesperson for the Ministry of Transport as saying, "The airspace of the Republic of Niger is open to all national and international commercial flights, adding that ground services have also resumed." "Airspace is still closed to all operational military flights and other special flights, which are only authorized subject to prior authorization from the competent authorities", he continued. The Economic…
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Aug
06
2023
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By Ahmed Ture
Military in Niger facing a deadline to undo coup

Military in Niger facing a deadline to undo coup

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As the deadline set by the West African group to hand over power or risk armed intervention drew nearer, pressure on the coup's organizers in Niger increased on Sunday. The military forces that overthrew President Mohamed Bazoum on July 26 were allowed one week to install him back in office by the ECOWAS bloc, which is headed by regional military juggernauts and Niger's neighbor, Nigeria. The latest of numerous coups that have rocked Africa's Sahel area since 2020, the ECOWAS military chiefs of staff have decided on a strategy for a potential intervention in response to the situation. "We want…
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