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Africa & World Politics
Wednesday, September 13th, 2023
President of Zimbabwe Emmerson Mnangagwa, has appointed his son, David Kudakwashe Mnangagwa, as the deputy finance minister in his new cabinet following re-election. He also named his nephew, Tongai Mafidhi Mnangagwa, as the deputy minister of tourism and hospitality. The nomination of Mnangagwa’s family members drew objections, raising questions about nepotism inside the administration. The […]
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Africa & World Politics, United Kingdom (UK)
Monday, September 11th, 2023
UK police on Saturday arrested a terror suspect who escaped from a London prison earlier this week, sparking a nationwide manhunt. “Metropolitan Police officers have arrested Daniel Khalife. Officers apprehended him just before 11am (1000GMT) today in the Chiswick area, and he is currently in police custody,” the force said in a tweet. Prime Minister […]
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Africa & World Politics, Headlines
Sunday, September 10th, 2023
By Promise Eze Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has successfully advocated for Nigerians to be incorporated into India’s e-visa program, simplifying the visa application process for Nigerians. Mr. Tuggar, who accompanied President Bola Tinubu to the G20 summit in India, revealed this information via his X account on Friday evening. The foreign affairs minister […]
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Africa & World Politics, Headlines
Monday, August 14th, 2023
By Chukwuani Victoria The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi has suggested the engagement of a diplomatic resolution with Niger coup plotters amidst directives by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) for troops to be on standby. The LP candidate made the plea shortly after the […]
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Africa & World Politics
Sunday, August 13th, 2023
By Oladipo Abiola The coup leaders in Niger Republic have agreed to open dialogue with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) over the current political situation in the country. This is based on the outcome of the negotiations between the coup leaders led by General Abdourahmane Tchiani and a delegation of Nigerian Islamic […]
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Africa & World Politics
Friday, August 11th, 2023
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has ordered the deployment of a standby force to restore constitutional order in the Republic of Niger. The regional body also directed the committee of the chief of defence staff to activate the ECOWAS standby force with all its elements immediately. These are part of the resolutions […]
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Africa & World Politics, American Politics, Headlines
Thursday, August 10th, 2023
U.S. threatens to invade Niger Republic, reveals plan for coup leaders By Enioluwa Adeniyi Niger coup leaders have been warned by the United States of America that it may be pushed to be involved militarily if the country’s military rulers fail to return power to President Mohamed Bozoum. The US acting Deputy Secretary, Victoria Nuland, […]
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Africa & World Politics, Headlines
Tuesday, August 8th, 2023
How ECOWAS delegations were humilated by Niger Republic coup leaders By Enioluwa Adeniyi A delegation from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), led by former Nigerian military leader, Abdulsalami Abubakar, last week were barred from leaving the Niamey airport upon their arrival. Despite informing Niamey of their mission beforehand and receiving initial approval, […]
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Africa & World Politics, Headlines
Friday, August 4th, 2023
A former Kaduna central lawmaker, Shehu Sani has reacted to the delegation sent to the Niger Republic to negotiate with the coup plotters. Naija News recalls that the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), yesterday, sent a delegation led by former Nigerian military leader, Abdulsalami Abubakar, to negotiate with military officers who seized power […]
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Africa & World Politics, Headlines
Monday, July 31st, 2023
A newly appointed magistrate in Uganda has been arrested for allegedly impersonating a woman to sit for law exams on behalf of his girlfriend. The matter was immediately reported to the police, leading to Semwogerere’s arrest and subsequent charging with two counts of forgery. Othembi said; “We reported the matter to the Police and he […]
