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Military in Niger facing a deadline to undo coup

Military in Niger facing a deadline to undo coup

As the deadline set by the West African group to hand over power or risk armed intervention drew nearer, pressure on the coup's organizers in Niger increased on Sunday. The military forces that overthrew President Mohamed Bazoum on July 26 were allowed one week to install him back in office by the ECOWAS bloc, which is headed by regional military juggernauts and Niger's neighbor, Nigeria. The latest of numerous coups that have rocked Africa's Sahel area since 2020, the ECOWAS military chiefs of staff have decided on a strategy for a potential intervention in response to the situation. "We want…
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5 nations qualify for Round of 16 in the 2023 Women’s World Cup. [See Full List]

5 nations qualify for Round of 16 in the 2023 Women’s World Cup. [See Full List]

At least five nations have confirmed their participation in the Round of 16 of the Women's World Cup, which is currently taking place in Australia and New Zealand. After Sunday's games, Switzerland and Norway won their Group A matches and advanced. After a 0-0 draw with Switzerland, co-host New Zealand became the first host country to be eliminated at the group stage. The Philippines were defeated 6-0 by Norway in the other match. According to the results, Switzerland advanced as the group winner, and Norway finished second behind New Zealand on goal differential. Japan and Spain have already advanced to…
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ECOWAS leaders storm Abuja for an emergency meeting over the Niger Coup.

ECOWAS leaders storm Abuja for an emergency meeting over the Niger Coup.

The capital of Nigeria, Abuja, is already crowded with leaders from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Authority of Heads of State and Government, who will meet urgently to discuss the coup in the Republic of Niger, OHAFIATV News can report. The meeting, which begins in a few minutes at the Presidential Villa, is anticipated to be presided over by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in his capacity as Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government. President Umaro Mokhtar Sissoco of Guinea-Bissau and President Mahamat Kaka of Tchad are among the African leaders who have…
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Mali abandons French as its official language

Mali abandons French as its official language

More than 60 years after Bamako's independence, Mali has decided to abandon French as its official language. The choice is made under the newly established constitution of the West African nation, according to RT. The final results of a referendum held in June on a draft constitution were upheld by Bamako's constitutional court on Friday, according to which it garnered 96.91% of the vote. The 13 national languages that are spoken throughout the nation will be formally recognized as official languages, with French serving as the main working language. There will still be 70 additional local languages, some of which…
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Barack Obama Includes Burna Boy,  Ayra Starr On His Summer Playlist

Barack Obama Includes Burna Boy, Ayra Starr On His Summer Playlist

The summer 2023 playlist of former US President Barack Obama includes the music of Nigerian artists Burna Boy and Sabi girl Ayra Starr. Ayra Starr's "Stability" and Burna Boy's "Sitting On Top Of The World" were two of the tracks Obama included in his yearly summer reading list and playlist, which he shared on Twitter this morning. Here are some songs I've been listening to this summer that are a mix of old and new like I do every year. I'm eager to learn what I missed, Obama stated. The playlist, which is available on Spotify, features a wide range…
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