Tag: #Niger
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NEW ECOWAS PRESIDENT PLEDGES COOPERATION WITH MALI, BURKINA FASO, NIGER
New ECOWAS Commission President, Birame Diop, has pledged to deepen cooperation with Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, despite their withdrawal from the regional bloc and formation of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). Diop made the commitment on Monday during his formal inauguration in Abuja. Diop said ECOWAS must strengthen internal cohesion while maintaining engagement…
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COMEDIAN USES NIGER TOUR TO SHOWCASE WEST AFRICA’S TOURISM POTENTIAL
West African comedian and content creator Amadou Larwanou, popularly known as Wanousky Montana, is using a documentary tour of Niger Republic to showcase the region’s cultural heritage, landscapes and tourism potential to a global audience. Montana told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that West Africa’s scenic locations, historical sites, wildlife and cultural traditions could…
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APC EXPANDS COALITION, SHETTIMA HAILS TINUBU’S UNITY VISION
President Kashim Shettima has praised the All Progressives Congress (APC) for broadening its coalition, reflecting President Bola Tinubu’s dedication to inclusivity, competence, and national unity. Speaking in Lokoja as former Kogi governor Alhaji Idris Wada and other key politicians officially joined the APC, Shettima said the move was driven by national, not personal, interests. “This…
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MALI, BURKINA FASO, NIGER WITHDRAW FROM ICC, DENOUNCE IT AS NEO-COLONIALIST TOOL
Military-led Sahel states reject ICC jurisdiction amid ongoing conflict and shifting global alliances. Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger declare exit from the International Criminal Court, accusing it of arbitrary prosecutions and neo-colonial repression. Despite facing war crime allegations, the military juntas emphasize human rights under their terms and pivot from Western ties toward Russia amid…
