Category: African Timeline
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ECOWAS: A History of Interventions in West African Crises
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In a region marked by political turbulence and sporadic outbreaks of conflict, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has consistently demonstrated its commitment to maintaining stability and peace. This commitment has often taken the form of military interventions and peacekeeping efforts to resolve crises within member nations. The…
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ECOWAS Tighten Belts for Possible Military Intervention in Niger Coup Crisis 🔒
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Niger’s Junta Gives French Ambassador Unexpected ‘Au Revoir’ Notice, France Responds with a ‘Non, Merci Tensions between France and Niger’s military junta have escalated as the French government dismisses the junta’s demand for the departure of their ambassador. The military rulers, who assumed control of Niger on July 26, had…
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Niger Crisis: New PM, Missed Deadlines, & International Headaches – Just Another Day in Paradise
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Niger Political crisis In the heart of West Africa, a nation faces a pivotal moment that has captured the world’s attention: Niger Republic, a country known for its role as a regional ally against the spread of extremist groups, is grappling with the aftermath of a recent military coup. Just…
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Senegal Throws Weight Behind ECOWAS Intervention in Niger Crisis
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🗞️Senegal Backs ECOWAS Intervention, Nigerian Senators Reject Military Action in Niger Crisis As the political crisis in Niger escalates, Senegal has emerged as a key player, offering its support to an ECOWAS military intervention in the country. Meanwhile, in Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu’s request to deploy Nigerian troops to Niger…
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Niger Coup Leader Tightens Grip
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Niger’s Political Crisis Deepens as Coup Leader Tightens Grip – International Tensions Rise In a dramatic turn of events, Niger is facing a deepening political crisis, with General Abdourahmane Tchiani, also known as Omar Tchiani, seizing power in a coup and declaring himself the new leader of the country. The…
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Gen Abdourahmane Tchiani Seizes Power in Dramatic Coup
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🗞️Gen Abdourahmane Tchiani Declares Himself Leader of Niger in Dramatic Coup Gen Abdourahmane Tchiani, also known as Omar Tchiani, has staged a dramatic coup in Niger, declaring himself the new leader of the country. The takeover began on Wednesday when the presidential guards unit, led by Gen Tchiani, seized President…
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African Conflicted States
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According to Reliefweb, African conflicts have shown a concerning trend regarding the number of state-based conflicts. In 2020, there were 30 such conflicts, increasing from 27 in 2019. Fifteen of these conflicts were fought over territory, marking a new high. The phenomenon of internationalized civil wars also reached unprecedented levels.…