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Trump supporters unfazed by new indictment

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

"They want him gone, and I know they're afraid of him," said Robin Bartholomew, 66, of Van Buren County, Iowa,…

BREAKING: Canada PM Trudeau, wife end 18 years marriage

Nimot Sulaimon

3 years ago

By Nimot Sulaimon Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie have signed a legal agreement to seperate after…
Niger waits for a response from ECOWAS, after coup leaders in Niamey ignored a deadline to reinstate the ousted president

Niger junta reopens borders with neighbours, excludes Nigeria

PM NEWS Editor

3 years ago

The junta closed the borders last Wednesday, at the same time that it announced that it had removed democratically elected…
Defence chiefs from West Africa’s regional bloc ECOWAS will meet in Nigeria’s capital Abuja for two days to discuss last week’s coup in Niger

Niger coup: West Africa defence chiefs begin meeting in Abuja

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

On Sunday leaders of the Economic Community of West African States slapped sanctions on Niger and warned they may use…
U.S. Supreme Court on Monday says ex-President Donald Trump can claim immunity from prosecution as it relates to official acts as president.

Fresh indictment: Trump ordered to appear in Washington court Thursday

PM NEWS Editor

3 years ago

Trump was indicted on Tuesday, the third time in four months he has been criminally charged even as he campaigns…
Niger waits for a response from ECOWAS, after coup leaders in Niamey ignored a deadline to reinstate the ousted president

Niger coup crisis could escalate terrorism in West Africa: UN envoy warns

PM NEWS Editor

3 years ago

Simão was in Nigeria on Sunday to participate in the ECOWAS extraordinary summit on the crisis, where leaders took “decisive…
Thousands support military coup as France completes evacuation of nationals in Niger

France, Italy to begin evacuating their citizens from Niger

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

France said it would also evacuate other Europeans who wanted to leave the country, a former French colony.
Zelensky

Ukraine to export grain via Croatian ports on Adriatic Sea

Nimot Sulaimon

3 years ago

Kiev is attempting to enhance land exports through the European Union, but some surrounding nations, including Poland, are impeding this…
Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso are eyeing a political and monetary alliance, Niger’s military leader says on national television.

Niger Junta detains 180 former politicians

Nimot Sulaimon

3 years ago

Niger Junta has detained over 180 former politicians and members of the overthrown democratically elected administration after taking over the…
Russian drone attack destroys Odesa region in Ukraine

‘The Russians were waiting for us’: Ukraine troops describe tougher fight than expected

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

They rode into a kill zone. The timing was off. Many men were lost. In the end, they recaptured the…
Pakistani investigators finger extremist Islamic State group as the death toll from a suicide bombing at a political rally climbs to 46

Pakistani police suspect Islamic State as bomb death toll reaches 46

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

A suicide bomber blew himself up among the crowd at the rally of an Islamic political party on Sunday in…
Thousands support military coup as France completes evacuation of nationals in Niger

West Africa threatens force on Niger coup leaders, French embassy attacked

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

The 15-nation ECOWAS bloc’s response to the Sahel region’s seventh coup of recent years came as crowds in Niger’s capital…
The WHO database said heavy weapons were used and that 114 people, including 63 children, were killed and 35 wounded.

Sudan extends airspace closure until Aug. 15

Nimot Sulaimon

3 years ago

Sudan’s civil aviation authority has prolonged the shutdown of Sudan’s airspace until August 15, save for humanitarian relief and evacuation…
Zelensky

Zelenskiy expects Russia to resume attacks on Ukraine’s power grid

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

"It is obvious that this fall and...in the winter the enemy will try to repeat the terror against the Ukrainian…
Thousands support military coup as France completes evacuation of nationals in Niger

Violence as supporters of military takeover in Niger hit French Embassy (video)

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Supporters of Military take over in the Niger republic protested outside the French embassy in Niamey the Capital of Niger…
Niger Republic coup: Soldiers announce takeover of power

OIC chief strongly condemns coup in Niger

Isa Isawade

3 years ago

The OIC chief denounced any attempt to seize power by force and demanded the immediate release of the president and…

Heavy rain forces evacuation of over 20,000 people in Hebei

Isa Isawade

3 years ago

As the rainstorm is forecasted to continue, the provincial flood control and drought relief headquarters decided to upgrade the flood…
Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso are eyeing a political and monetary alliance, Niger’s military leader says on national television.

EU suspends budget support with Niger

Nimot Sulaimon

3 years ago

Niger is a major recipient of Western aid and a key partner of the European Union in helping contain irregular…
Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso are eyeing a political and monetary alliance, Niger’s military leader says on national television.

Niger coup: West African leaders meet as junta warns against intervention

Isa Isawade

3 years ago

“We want to once more remind ECOWAS or any other adventurer, of our firm determination to defend our homeland,” he…

Israeli protesters keep pressure on Netanyahu after judicial turmoil

Isa Isawade

3 years ago

Political watchdog groups have appealed to the Supreme Court to strike down the new law, which removes the high court’s…
Kamala Harris

Kamala Harris embraces new attack role, draws fresh Republican fire

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

"We are running against Kamala Harris. Make no bones about it...[it's] Kamala Harris that's going to end up being president…
Putin

Russia signs military deals with 40 African states, Putin says

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

Putin stated that African states received a wide range of weapons and technology, some for free “with the aim of…
Wagner mercenary boss Yevgeny Prigozhin, says the coup in Niger Republic is good news, offers his fighters’ services to bring order

‘Exiled’ Russian mercenary boss Prigozhin hails Niger coup, touts services

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

The voice message was the latest sign that Prigozhin and his men remain active in Africa, where they still have…
Putin phones South Africa's Ramaphosa: What they discussed

Russia signs military deals with 40 African states

Nimot Sulaimon

3 years ago

Russia has signed military cooperation treaties with over 40 African countries, President Vladimir Putin announced on Friday in St Petersburg.…
Abdourahmane Tchiani

Abdourahmane Tchiani emerges head of Niger junta: Who is he?

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Abdourahmane Tchiani, head of Niger’s presidential guard, has named himself head of a transitional government in the West African country.
End of Nigerian fuel subsidy increases pressure on Europe's refiners

End of Nigerian fuel subsidy increases pressure on Europe’s refiners

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

But analysts say the reduction of flows following the upheaval in Nigeria will increase pressure on European refiners, and any…
Russian lawmakers visit U.S. after Ukraine invasion

How Russia-Africa trade increased to $18bn after 1st summit – Putin

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

Putin also announced that in the next four months, his government would supply at no cost 25,000–50,000 tonnes of grain…
António Guterres,

July 2023 hottest month ever recorded in history – UN chief

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

In Geneva, WMO and the European Commission’s Copernicus Climate Change Service described conditions this month as “rather remarkable and unprecedented”.

Blinken calls for immediate release of Bazoum

Nimot Sulaimon

3 years ago

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday called for the immediate release of Niger President Mohamed Bazoum. Bazoum has…
Putin

Putin to address grain deliveries at Africa summit

Nimot Sulaimon

3 years ago

Russia intends to strengthen collaboration during its second Africa summit, which begins on Thursday in St. Petersburg, with an emphasis…
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