Tag: African conflicts
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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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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.…