August 2023
Military Coup in Gabon; Ali Bongo Under House Arrest
A military coup in Gabon has resulted in the ousting of President Ali Bongo, who has been placed under house arrest. The coup follows a…
Two Russian News Agencies: General Armageddon Dismissed from Command of Russian Air Force
General Sergey Surovikin, known as 'General Armageddon', has been dismissed from his role as commander of the Russian Air Force following his absence during the…
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…
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…
UK Ministry of Defence: Kremlin May No Longer Financially Support Wagner Group
The UK Ministry of Defence suggests that Russia may cease financial support for the Wagner Group following a failed coup by its leader, Yevgeny Prigozhin.…
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.…
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…
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…