EU-Niger: new restrictive measures

Luxembourg 23.10.2023 The Council today adopted a framework for restrictive measures in view of the situation in Niger. This decision demonstrates the European Union’s resolve to sanction those who undermine the stability, democracy, rule of law in Niger, and constitute a threat to peace and security in the region. This new autonomous framework for restrictive…

Burkina Faso: EU hopes calm returns soon

Brussels 30.09.2022 European Commission follows with concern the situation in Burkina Faso, said the press person of the European External Action Service. The military movements were observed from 4:30 AM early morning hours. “The situation remains confusing and fluid”, she continued.(Image above: social media). #EU hopes for return of #BurkinaFaso to calm soon. https://t.co/zouhwOmKyv via…

ECOWAS delegation visit to Mali

A delegation from the 15-nation Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is expected to arrive in Bamako on Saturday, August 22 after the bloc held an emergency summit on the situation in Mali. Monument de l’indépendance : Chant de l’hymne national #Manif21Aout #CriseSocioPolitique #CNSP #Mali pic.twitter.com/0yN8i421Wk — KONATE Malick (@konate90) August 21, 2020 ECOWAS…

Mali officers propose civil transition

After months of civil unrest, and absence of any meaningful response to the demands of the people, Mali military took the lead announcing their plan to nation on moving towards a civil and political transition. #Mali : vers une transition civile et politique. Les accords internationaux seront respectés y compris l'accord avec les rebelles Touaregs….

EU condemns coup d’état in Mali

“The European Union condemns the coup d’état attempt underway in Mali and rejects any anti-constitutional change. This can in no way be a response to the deep socio-political crisis that has hit Mali for several months” the statement of the European Union top diplomat Josep Borrell on events in Mali. L’UE condamne fermement la tentative…

Plot against Ghana President

Three people were arrested in Ghana, believed to have been amassing makeshift bombs, weapons and computer equipment in a plot targeting the presidency, authorities said police foiled a suspected coup. (Image: Ghana President Nana Akufo-Addo). Ghana arrests three people for plot against president https://t.co/EMysOik3OW — Reuters Africa (@ReutersAfrica) September 25, 2019 The Information Ministry announced…

Sudan demands civilian leadership

Incumbent President of Sudan Omar al-Bashir was overthrown and arrested in a coup d’état by the military, but protesters came to the streets demanding the army the peaceful transition of power to civilians. #Sudan’s brave people have called for change, but it must be real change. A military council ruling for 2 years is not…

Gabon coup d’état failed

The situation in Gabon is “under control” following an attempted military coup, a spokesman for the government said. All five of military who attempted to seize power have been arrested by the authorities. The junior officers claimed they took part in the coup “to restore democracy” in oil-rich Gabon, where the President’s family has ruled…