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Explained | Does the coup in Niger point to a wider pattern in the Sahel?
1 year, 4 months ago

Explained | Does the coup in Niger point to a wider pattern in the Sahel?

The Hindu  

The story so far: Amping up pressure on Niger’s mutinous military junta on Saturday, July 29, the African Union demanded the country’s military “return to their barracks and restore constitutional authority” within 15 days. Like other countries in the wider Sahel region, the African region separating the Sahara Desert in the north from the tropics to the south, Niger has …

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US and Russia clash over violent extremism in Africa
1 year, 11 months ago

US and Russia clash over violent extremism in Africa

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — The United States accused Russian military contractors backed by the Kremlin on Tuesday of interfering in the internal affairs of African countries and “increasing the likelihood that violent extremism will grow” in the Sahel region which is facing increasing attacks and deteriorating security -- an allegation Russia denied. Russia’s deputy U.N. ambassador Anna Evstigneeva rejected attempts “to …

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Russian role in Burkina Faso crisis comes under scrutiny
2 years, 2 months ago

Russian role in Burkina Faso crisis comes under scrutiny

Associated Press  

OUAGADOUOU, Burkina Faso — Within hours of Burkina Faso’s second coup this year, the head of Russia’s shadowy mercenary outfit Wagner Group was among the first to congratulate the new junta leader in West Africa. “The Burkina Faso coup that we just witnessed could be the first example of Russia playing a part in instigating a coup rather than just …

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Why have civilians welcomed the recent coups in West Africa?
2 years, 10 months ago

Why have civilians welcomed the recent coups in West Africa?

Al Jazeera  

In the last two years, three fragile countries in West Africa – Mali, Guinea and Burkina Faso – succumbed to instability and experienced military takeovers. In further legitimising the putschists, citizens in Burkina Faso, Guinea and Mali have accused their former colonial masters of being complicit in their plight and rejected external interventions and sanctions – mainly imposed by the …

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Insecurity a top issue as African leaders meet in Ethiopia
2 years, 10 months ago

Insecurity a top issue as African leaders meet in Ethiopia

The Hindu  

African leaders are meeting on February 5 at a summit that is expected to discuss the continent’s most pressing challenges, including a new wave of coups in West Africa and a slow response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed in his opening remarks called for cooperation among African nations in demanding two permanent seats on the UN …

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Insecurity a top issue as African leaders meet in Ethiopia
2 years, 10 months ago

Insecurity a top issue as African leaders meet in Ethiopia

Associated Press  

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — African leaders are meeting Saturday at a summit that is expected to discuss the continent’s most pressing challenges, including a new wave of coups in West Africa and a slow response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed in his opening remarks called for cooperation among African nations in demanding two permanent seats on …

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Burkina Faso restores constitution, names coup leader president
2 years, 10 months ago

Burkina Faso restores constitution, names coup leader president

Al Jazeera  

Burkina Faso’s military government said it has restored the constitution a week after taking power and has appointed the coup’s leader as head of state for a transitional period. This role also encompasses “president of Burkina Faso, head of state supreme leader of the armed forces”, the statement said. On Friday, the Economic Community of West African States also suspended …

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