The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) says it is working toward an amicable solution to restoring constitutional order in the Niger Republic. President of the ECOWAS Commission, Omar Alieu Touray, gave this assurance during a press conference, on Friday, in Abuja. Touray said the regional bloc would maintain its interest in the economic […]
The African Union (AU) has suspended Niger from all its activities following last month’s military coup there and told its members to avoid any action that might legitimise the junta. The coup has caused alarm among Western allies and democratic African states who fear it could allow Islamist groups active in the Sahel region to […]
From Our Correspondent The Federal Government has imposed a new set of sanctions on groups, organisations and individuals that may be supporting the military junta in the Republic of Niger. Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to President on Media and Publicity, announced this while briefing State House Correspondents, Tuesday in Abuja. Ngelale said President Bola Tinubu […]