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West African bloc meets on Niger as AU 'rebuffs' military move

Defence leaders from West Africa’s Ecowas bloc began meeting in Ghana on Thursday to coordinate a potential military intervention in Niger, whose president was ousted in a coup. The talks come amid disagreement between African countries over the idea of foreign military action, after Ecowas said it would prepare a…

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African Union holds talks on Niger crisis amid diplomatic deadlock

The African Union brought together representatives from Niger and the West African block Ecowas on Monday for the latest talks aimed at resolving the crisis in the country, where a military junta has seized power and is holding the elected president captive.

Radio France Internationale

At least six killed, 12 wounded in targeted Somali bus explosion

Somali authorities say the armed group’s attack took place on a road between Qoryoley and Marka districts.

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Niger coup leaders rebuff diplomatic overtures from AU, ECOWAS

West African leaders expected to meet on Thursday to discuss response to generals who have deposed Niger’s president.

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Timeline: A week after the coup, how has the Niger crisis unfolded?

Here is a roundup of the key events since a military coup took place in Niger on Wednesday, July 26.

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African Union gives 15-day ultimatum to Niger junta to end regime but soldiers seek continuity

The African Union has asked the junta that overthrew the democratically elected government of Niger to return to barracks within 15 days just as the soldiers, facing growing international pressure, met with senior civil servants to discuss how to run the West African country

The Independent UK

African Union: climate action offers organisation unique chance for revival

Much has been written about the decision by certain African countries to send out a peace mission to Ukraine in May. Reporters, however, failed at the time to pick up on one notable point: that the initiative was not taken within the framework of the African Union (AU). This is…

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Analysis | India stakes its G20 legacy on Global South imprint

G20 negotiators led by Indian Sherpa Amitabh Kant continue discussions on draft “Leader’s Declaration” for Summit in Sept. India pushing for AU membership to expand Global South's imprint in G20, diverting attention from Ukraine war. G-7 countries adamant to include war in Ukraine in G20 document, while Russia and China…

The Hindu

A new chapter in India-Africa ties can be written

The report, India-Africa Partnership: Achievements, Challenges and Roadmap 2023, has a set of nearly 60 policy recommendations o deepen the partnership

The Hindu

US-Israel Scientific Cooperation Frozen In Disputed Territories

US Freezes Scientific Cooperation with Israeli Entities in Disputed Territories

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Africa needs its own credit rating agency: here’s how it could work

The credit rating industry in Africa is dominated by the three international agencies: Moody’s, SP and Fitch. Together they control an estimated 95% of the credit rating business globally.

The Conversation

Wagner group mercenaries in Africa: why there hasn't been any effective opposition to drive them out

It is easy to understand what African rulers see in the mercenary group Wagner. Its fighters can be deployed quickly. It brings sophisticated arms with it and can apply force speedily and ruthlessly.

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Ethiopia says it foiled al-Shabab attack near border with Somalia

Ethiopia says army stopped attackers before they could ‘wreak havoc’ in the border town of Dollo.

Al Jazeera

Investors cheer end of US debt drama

RECAP: Asian stocks advanced on Friday, buoyed by the passage of an agreement that averts a US debt default. Hopes that the US Federal Reserve will decide against lifting interest rates this month also lifted sentiment.

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Uganda says 54 peacekeepers killed in Somalia attack

KAMPALA: Some 54 Ugandan peacekeepers died when militants besieged an African Union base in Somalia last week, Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni said, in one of the worst recent attacks by Al-Shabaab jihadists.

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UN, AU call for calm as death toll in Senegal violence rises

At least 15 people have been killed in Senegal following an outbreak of violence after sentencing of opposition leader.

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Lavrov in surprise Kenya visit after Ukraine FM trip to Africa

The visits come as global powers continue to tussle for influence on the continent of 1.3 billion people.

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Al-Shabab attacks AU peacekeeper mission base in Somalia

The AU mission is yet to confirm the number of casualties although al-Shabab claims to have killed 137 soldiers.

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Calls for unity dominate Africa Day celebrations

Calls for unity have dominated 60th anniversary celebrations for the continent-wide organization that preceded the African Union (AU)

The Conversation

Africa's Russia-Ukraine peace mission: what can it achieve?

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to lead an initiative of six African heads of state to explore an end to the year-long Russia-Ukraine war. The announcement followed his phone calls with both Russian president Vladimir Putin and Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelensky. The mission is expected to take place…

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60 years of African unity: what's failed and what's succeeded

Africa Day this year marks 60 years since the founding of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU). The anniversary begs the question: How much of the vision of the OAU’s founding fathers has been realised 60 years on? What would not be there but for the efforts of the organisation…

Radio France Internationale

African nations launch peace initiative to end war in Ukraine

Six African leaders plan to travel to Russia and Ukraine "as soon as is possible" to help find a resolution to the war, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has said.

Al Jazeera

Can the international community stop the fighting in Sudan?

The warring generals show little interest in ending hostilities amid what could be an existential threat to them.

The Conversation

Rusesabagina vs Rwanda: how Kagame wields soft power to get his way with the west

In politics, soft power is a persuasive approach to international relations. A leader can use soft power by exerting economic, cultural or reputational influence.

Bangkok Post

Asian markets rally amid thin Easter weekend trade

RECAP: Most Asian markets rallied yesterday after a sell-off the previous day in reaction to more evidence of a US economic slowdown. Trade was thin as many Western markets observed the Good Friday holiday.

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