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First plane evacuating French citizens leaves Niger six days after coup
France’s first evacuation plane left Niger on Tuesday with more than 250 people on board, Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna said. France had said it planned to evacuate its nationals and EU citizens from the West African country following a military coup last Wednesday that unleashed protests against the former colonial power. Read our blog to see how the day's events unfolded. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).
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Niger's pro-junta protesters attack French Embassy
Coup supporters denounce former colonial power, shout support for Russia
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France's Macron says Niger coup 'illegitimate' and 'dangerous' for Sahel region
French President Emmanuel Macron described a coup that ousted Niger's elected leader as "dangerous" for the Sahel on Friday, as Western powers scramble to preserve a key ally in the insurgent-stricken region.
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Niger coup: Captive President Bazoum defiant after takeover
Niger's President Mohamed Bazoum has issued a defiant message on Twitter after soldiers announced a coup overnight in the West African nation.
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Niger soldiers say President Bazoum has been removed, borders closed
Soldiers claimed to have overthrown the Niger government on Thursday following an apparent coup in the fragile state, after members of the Presidential Guard detained President Mohamed Bazoum.
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African Union, ECOWAS condemn ‘attempted coup d'État’ in Niger
The African Union and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Wednesday condemned an “attempted coup d'État" in Niger and called for President Mohamed Bazoum to be liberated amid reports that members of the presidential guard were holding him inside his palace. The EU's foreign policy chief said Brussels was also "very concerned about current events in Niamey".
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Africa needs better leaders, Nelson Mandela’s granddaughter tells RT
Ndileka Mandela discussed colonialism, identity, and why Africa’s future is in its own hands
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Senegalese opponent charged over verbal attack on President Macky Sall
A Senegalese opposition politician was on Tuesday charged with committing an offence against the president, his lawyer said, in a case over recent comments he made about President Macky Sall.
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Nigeria confirms deadly disease outbreak
Eighty people in the West African country have been killed by diphtheria, health officials say
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Senegal's Macky Sall bows to pressure from Sonko's supporters over third term
Senegal's President Macky Sall appears to have saved his country from plunging into a deeper crisis by declaring that he will step down at the end of his two terms.
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Senegalese President Macky Sall rules out third term after public backlash
Senegal’s President Macky Sall on Monday ended months of tense uncertainty by saying he would not seek a third term next year, clearing the way for open elections in the West African nation, long considered a bastion of democracy in a troubled region.
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Calm in Sierra Leone despite contested election outcome
Calm in Sierra Leone despite contested election outcome
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At least 37 killed in attack on school in Uganda, officials say
At least 41 people were killed, most of them students, in an attack by a rebel group on a school in Uganda Friday. At least six people were kidnapped. Ugandan authorities believe an extremist group known as the Allied Democratic Forces was responsible. Chris Livesay has more.
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Senegal protests: More clashes erupt as death toll rises
Clashes between supporters of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko and the police have killed at least 15 people. The violence erupted after he was sentenced to two years in prison.
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Senegal opposition leader Ousmane Sonko sentenced to two years for 'corrupting youth'
A court in Senegal on Wednesday sentenced opposition leader Ousmane Sonko, a candidate in the 2024 presidential election, to two years in prison on charges of "corrupting youth" but acquitted him of rape and issuing death threats.
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South Africa considering BRICS change of venue – Reuters
Officials are reportedly discussing the idea of moving the upcoming summit to China due to ICC charges against Vladimir Putin
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Uganda passes law to stop human organ harvesting and trade
The Human Organ Donation and Transplant Bill is among six new laws signed by President Museveni
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Somalia to introduce direct universal suffrage in 2024
Somalia's government and federal member states said Sunday that direct universal suffrage would be introduced with local elections set for June 2024.
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Sudan rocked by fighting as ex-PM warns of 'nightmare' risk of civil war
Heavy fighting again rocked Sudan's capital Sunday as tens of thousands have fled the bloody turmoil and a former prime minister warned of the "nightmare" risk of a descent into full-scale civil war.
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