US suspends aids assistance to Niger following July coup
The United States government has officially suspended assistance to Niger by cutting off aid worth over $400m following the coup...
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Liberians await outcome of presidential election in keenly contested race
Counting of votes is gradually coming to an end in Liberia, where President George Weah is seeking a second term...
Human Rights Watch tackles Rwandan authorities for targeting oppositions
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has alleged Rwanda of employing coercive techniques in order to target its opponents overseas, particularly those...
Niger military regime says France to commence immediate withdrawal of troops
The Nigerien military regime has announced that the withdrawal of French troops from the country will commence Tuesday following fallout...
2.4 million Liberians head to polls to vote in presidential election
Voting is about to commence in Liberia in what would be a keenly contested presidential election, with former football star...
Niger peace move suffers setbacks as Algeria suspends mediation efforts
The Algerian government says it has suspended its intention to mediate the political crisis in Niger after the coup that...
Niger military leaders slash budget as sanctions take severe effects
Due to a series of international sanctions imposed on Niger after the military took power in a July coup, the...
Ghana to receive fresh $600m IMF bailout fund
Ghana is expected to receive another tranche of $600 million which is part of the $3 billion International Monetary Fund...
UNICEF says 43.1 million children displaced by severe climate conditions over six years
In a shocking report released on Friday, the United Nations Children's agency, UNICEF said about 20,000 children were displaced every...
Western allies push for rights violations and abuses monitor in Sudan
Four Western allies proposed on Wednesday that the United Nations' top human rights agency appoint a team of specialists to...
