Johannesburg — The leaders of a group of West African nations met Thursday for an emergency summit to decide on the bloc’s next move as it grapples with how to handle the recent military coup in one of its own member states. The leaders of the ECOWAS bloc have threated to use military force, but made … Read more
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The flight diverted to North Africa before flying to its intended destination, London. Photo / FlightAware When passengers purchased tickets for Tui Airways flight 4651, they thought it would take them from Calabria in southern Italy to London Gatwick. However, when the aircraft departed on Saturday after a two-hour delay, it took them to North … Read more
Germany has developed a stable partnership with Niger over the past few years. The recent coup threatens to upset existing relationships with EU nations and further destabilise a volatile region. Published: 06 Aug 2023, 2:50 PM IST Protestors in the capital city of Niger, Niamey There was a time when Niger, an important country of … Read more
NIAMEY, Niger (AP) — Niger’s new military junta has asked for help from the Russian mercenary group Wagner as the deadline nears for it to release the country’s ousted president or face possible military intervention by the West African regional bloc, according to an analyst. The request came during a visit by a coup leader, … Read more
MUMBAI: IndiGo made its debut in the African subcontinent with the launch of daily, non-stop flight between Mumbai and Kenyan capital Nairobi on Saturday. The flight to cater to both business and leisure travelers bound not only to Kenya, but even beyond into Africa as Nairobi will open doors further into the continent, the airline … Read more
Nigeria’s central bank said it’s move to replace high-value currency notes will help prevent hoarding and stymie illegal activity and kidnappings in Africa’s largest economy. The country’s banking regulator plans to issue redesigned 200-, 500- and 1,000-naira notes from mid-December, Central Bank Governor Godwin Emefiele said at a briefing in Abuja, the capital, on Wednesday. … Read more