Tag: Niger
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Niger: If we don’t do it, no one will – Tinubu declares as ECOWAS orders standby force
President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria has said the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is committed to ensuring democracy returns to Niger Republic. Tinubu stated this while delivering his closing remarks at the second ECOWAS extraordinary summit held in Abuja on Thursday. Top on the agenda was the political impasse in the land-locked country,…
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ECOWAS gives Niger’s military one-week to reinstate Bazoum as president
Members of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, on Sunday, issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Nigerien military to restore constitutional order and reinstate ousted President Muhammed Bazoum into office. This followed an extraordinary meeting of leaders of ECOWAS member-states at the State House, Abuja, to discuss the happenings in Niger Republic.…
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Niger coup: I’m shocked, but happy Tinubu already dealing with matter – Buhari
The former President, however said he was happy that President Bola Tinubu is already dealing with the development to reverse the coup. Buhari stated this in a statement via his verified Twitter handle on Friday. The former Nigerian leader said he has confidence in President Tinubu’s ability to resolve the crisis. Buhari assured the people…
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Niger President In ‘Good Health’ As Coup Leaders Secure Army Backing
Niger’s President Mohamed Bazoum is in “good health” despite being detained at his residence by coup plotters, France’s foreign minister Catherine Colonna said Friday. Paris’ top diplomat said Bazoum had spoken to President Emmanuel Macron early Friday. “He is reachable, he also said that he is in good health.” Access to the residence and offices…