A vast police operation against West African mafia groups specialising in internet fraud has been carried out by Interpol, the international criminal police organisation. More than two million euros were seized or frozen and 103 people arrested in 21 countries in an investigation codenamed Operation Jackal. Text by : RFI Follow “It sends a strong…
Reuters | @SABCNews Niger’s military junta met with two Nigerian envoys on Wednesday, offering hope for dialogue before a summit with regional leaders that could result in military action to restore democracy. The talks took place as Niger accused France of violating its airspace, attacking a military camp and freeing “terrorists” to undermine the country. Paris denied…
Leaders from the West African bloc ECOWAS will meet on Thursday for an emergency summit on the coup in Niger, after the country’s military chiefs defied an ultimatum to restore the elected president. The summit comes as Niger’s coup leaders announced they had formed a new government. Read our live blog for all the latest…
By Paul Melly Africa analyst Once involved in peacekeeping efforts in war-hit countries, General Abdourahmane Tchiani has now triggered a major crisis in West Africa by staging a coup in Niger. Low-profile and hitherto little known outside his immediate circle, he was the commander of Niger’s presidential guard until he emerged from the shadows to…
By Thomas Mackintosh BBC News The US and UN are concerned about the health and safety of Niger’s elected President Mohamed Bazoum, who has spent more than two weeks under house arrest. “We are greatly worried about his health and his personal safety and the personal safety of his family,” a US state department spokesman…
By Rédaction Africanews and Agencies SUDAN Sudanese Armed Forces fire towards positions held by the Rapid Support Forces in central Omdourman, in a battle to cut off access to the area from their foes. The situation remains worrying in Sudan, a country hit by conflict between the army and a rival military faction since April.…
By Rédaction Africanews and Afp ZIMBABWE Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Wednesday told over 150,000 supporters in the capital of Harare they would be “lost” if they did not re-elect him at this month’s tense polls. “If Harare fails to vote Zanu-PF, you will be lost,” the 80-year-old strongman said as he addressed a rally for…