US President Joe Biden has said there is “total unanimity” with European leaders over Russia’s troop build-up on the border with Ukraine. President Biden held a video call with European allies on Monday as Western powers aim for a common strategy against Russia’s actions. The UK has warned Russia of “swift” and “unprecedented” sanctions if […]
The military in Burkina Faso says it has seized power and overthrown President Roch Kaboré. The announcement was made on state television by an army officer, who cited the deteriorating security situation for the military takeover. Mr Kaboré had faced growing discontent over his failure to stem an Islamist insurgency. His whereabouts are unclear, but […]
Boris Johnson is under renewed pressure after Downing Street admitted staff gathered inside No 10 during the first Covid lockdown to mark his birthday. ITV News reported that up to 30 people attended the June 2020 event, sang Happy Birthday and were served cake. No 10 said staff had “gathered briefly” to “wish the prime minister […]
The President of Burkina Faso, Roch Kaboré, has reportedly been detained by mutinying soldiers. Some troops in the West African nation have demanded the sacking of military chiefs and more resources to fight Islamist militants. Gunfire had been heard overnight near the presidential palace and at barracks in the capital, Ouagadougou. The government on Sunday […]
The Vice-President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, left Accra on Saturday, January 22, 2022 for New York in the United States of America (USA). Prior to holding meetings with senior officials of the United Nations (UN), Dr Bawumia will on behalf of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, deliver a statement during the Open Debate of the UN […]
UNHCR, the United Nations Refugee Agency, is appealing for nearly $60 million for tens of thousands of victims of intercommunal clashes over dwindling resources in Cameroon’s Far North region. The United Nations Refugee Agency Friday released an appeal for just under $60 million for support for those fleeing intercommunal violence in Cameroon’s Far North region. […]
The US has ordered the relatives of its embassy staff in Ukraine to leave the country, as fears rise of a Russian invasion. Non-essential embassy staff have also been told they can leave, and US citizens have been urged to do the same. The State Department said the embassy remained open, but that a Russian […]
Voters in Senegal went to the polls on Sunday to elect mayors and local representatives in a vote seen as a key test of support for President Macky Sall. The election is the first in the West African country since deadly riots erupted last year following the arrest of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko. The poll, […]
Shots were heard late Sunday near the home of Burkina Faso’s president after soldiers staged mutinies at several barracks to demand the sacking of the country’s military top brass and more resources for the battle against Islamist insurgents. Residents also reported they saw a helicopter above the private residence of President Roch Marc Kabore in […]
Boris Johnson says he has “seen no evidence” of blackmail in his party after claims by one of his own MPs. William Wragg – who has called on the PM to resign over parties at No 10 – said suspected plotters have been threatened with bad publicity and cuts to constituency funding. He has advised […]
