August 2023
President of the Spanish Football Federation Stands Firm; I Will Not Resign Over a 'Consensual Kiss'
Luis Rubiales, the President of the Spanish Football Federation, has refused to resign despite backlash over kissing player Jennifer Hermoso during a ceremony. The Spanish…
Niger Coup Leaders Promise to Restore 'Civilian' Rule Within Three Years
Niger's coup leaders have pledged to restore civilian rule within three years, following the ousting of President Mohamed Bazoum. The situation remains tense as ECOWAS…
Iran's Share of Tourism Revenue: Less Than One Percent of Global Turnover; Iranians Boosting Tourism in Neighboring Countries
Iran's tourism revenue accounts for less than one percent of the global market, highlighting significant challenges in the sector. Neighboring countries are investing heavily in…
Niger's Military Government to Trial Ousted President Mohamed Bazoum on Charges of 'Treason'
Niger's military government has announced plans to trial ousted President Mohamed Bazoum for treason, criticizing ECOWAS sanctions as illegal. The situation has escalated tensions in…
Capsizing of Migrant Boat in the English Channel Leaves at Least 6 Dead
A migrant boat capsized in the English Channel, resulting in at least six deaths and the rescue of nearly 60 others. Local authorities and the…
Anthony Blinken Calls for 'Immediate Release' of Niger's President and His Family
U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken has called for the immediate release of Niger's ousted President Mohamed Bazoum and his family, who have been detained…
West African Countries Gather Again; 'Difficult' Dialogue Between Senior U.S. Official and Niger Coup Leaders
Victoria Nuland, a senior U.S. diplomat, described her discussions with Niger's coup leaders as challenging, with the military council rejecting U.S. proposals for restoring democracy.…
Coup Leaders in Niger Close the Country's Airspace
Coup leaders in Niger have closed the country's airspace following the expiration of a deadline set by ECOWAS for the reinstatement of ousted President Mohamed…
On the Brink of Deadline for Coup Plotters; France Supports ECOWAS Efforts to Neutralize Niger's Military Coup
France is backing ECOWAS's efforts to counter a military coup in Niger, which threatens regional stability. The coup plotters have until Sunday to step down,…
United States Halts Part of Aid Programs to Niger Government
The U.S. has temporarily halted some aid to Niger's government following a military coup that ousted President Bazoum. Secretary of State Antony Blinken emphasized that…
West African Leaders Plan for Possible Military Intervention in Niger
West African leaders are preparing for a potential military intervention in Niger to restore the elected president, Mohamed Bazoum, after a coup. ECOWAS has imposed…
Former U.S. President in Court; Trump: A Very Sad Day for America
Donald Trump appeared in court for charges related to conspiracy to change election results, calling it a sad day for America. The charges stem from…
In Continued Anti-Western Propaganda, Hundreds Protest Against France in Niger
Hundreds protested against France in Niger following a military coup that ousted President Mohamed Bazoum, who was seen as a symbol of democratic transition. The…
Joe Biden Calls for Immediate Release of Niger's President
U.S. President Joe Biden has demanded the immediate release of Niger's President Mohamed Bazoum following a military coup. The situation poses significant challenges for democracy…