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World / Africa

Chad president in capital of coup-hit Niger: source 30 Jul 2023 - 05:35 pm
Chad President, Mahamat Deby (L) is received by Nigeria's Secretary of the Government of the Federation, George Akume, during the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) head of states and government extraordinary session, in Abuja on July 30, 2023. (Photo by Kola SULAIMON / AFP)
Africa leaders give Niger junta week to cede power 30 Jul 2023 - 05:22 pm
Chairperson of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and President of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, reacts while addressing the ECOWAS head of states and government, following Niger's military junta, in Abuja Nigeria on July 30, 2023 (Photo by Kola SULAIMON / AFP)
South Africa to boost grid capacity as it seeks to end blackouts 30 Jul 2023 - 05:07 pm
This photograph shows a general view of the Delta park in Johannesburg as snow falls, on July 10, 2023. (Photo by Wikus de Wet / AFP)
African Union gives 15-day ultimatum to Niger junta to end regime but soldiers seek continuity 29 Jul 2023 - 05:37 pm
A general view of billowing smoke as supporters of the Nigerien defence and security forces attack the headquarters of the Nigerien Party for Democracy and Socialism (PNDS), the party of overthrown President Mohamed Bazoum, in Niamey on July 27, 2023. (Photo by AFP)
General Tiani: Shadowy army veteran who seized power in Niger 29 Jul 2023 - 03:04 pm
Peninsula
EU says will not recognise Niger coup authorities 29 Jul 2023 - 02:55 pm
Supporters of the Nigerien defence and security forces gather during a demonstration outside the national assembly in Niamey on July 27, 2023. (Photo by AFP)
Army general declares himself Niger leader 28 Jul 2023 - 08:01 pm
This video frame grab image obtained by AFP from ORTN - Télé Sahel on July 28, 2023 shows General Abdourahamane Tchiani, Niger’s new strongman, speaking on national television and reads a statement as
Putin gifts Zimbabwe leader Mnangagwa presidential helicopter, grain 28 Jul 2023 - 07:29 pm
Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with his Zimbabwe counterpart Emmerson Mnangagwa during the second Russia-Africa summit in Saint Petersburg on July 27, 2023. (Photo by Vyacheslav PROKOFYEV / TASS Host Photo Agency / AFP)
Niger general who led coup asks for support from the people and international partners 28 Jul 2023 - 05:25 pm
This video frame grab image obtained by AFP from ORTN - Télé Sahel on July 28, 2023 shows General Abdourahamane Tchiani, Niger’s new strongman, speaking on national television and reads a statement as
Niger's president vows democracy will prevail after mutinous soldiers detain him and declare a coup 27 Jul 2023 - 09:09 pm
(FILES) Niger's President Mohamed Bazoum presents his national statement as part of the World Leaders' Summit of the COP26 UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, Scotland on November 1, 2021. (Photo by YVES HERMAN / POOL / AFP)
France condemns Niger coup, calls for president to be released 27 Jul 2023 - 08:58 pm
A general view of billowing smoke as supporters of the Nigerien defence and security forces attack the headquarters of the Nigerien Party for Democracy and Socialism (PNDS), the party of overthrown President Mohamed Bazoum, in Niamey on July 27, 2023. (Photo by AFP)
Niger military chief backs coup leaders, but president defiant 27 Jul 2023 - 05:56 pm
 Demosnstrators gather to protest the detention of President Mohamed Bazoum by the Presidential Guard in Niamey on July 26, 2023. (Photo by AFP)
Nigerian Naira weakens in face of dollar demand 26 Jul 2023 - 09:56 pm
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Niger army ready to hit back after coup attempt: Presidency 26 Jul 2023 - 08:43 pm
Supporters of Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum gather to show their support for him in Niamey on July 26, 2023.  (Photo by AFP)
Sudanese Health Minister hails Qatar's supportive efforts in Sudan 26 Jul 2023 - 06:32 pm
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African leaders arrive in Russia for summit with Putin, as Kremlin seeks allies in Ukraine war 26 Jul 2023 - 05:00 pm
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa is welcomed upon arrival at Pulkovo airport ahead of the second Russia-Africa summit, in Saint Petersburg on July 26, 2023. (Photo by Peter KOVALEV / TASS Host Photo Agency / AFP)
Ghana parliament outlaws death penalty 26 Jul 2023 - 02:48 pm
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Nigerian Central Bank raises rates in first test of autonomy 25 Jul 2023 - 09:07 pm
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