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ECOWAS To Hold Extraordinary Meeting On Burkina Faso Coup

  • January 27, 2022

The West African bloc ECOWAS will meet virtually on Friday to discuss the crisis in Burkina Faso, where army officers have deposed President Roch Marc Christian Kabore, the group said. The 15 member Economic Community of West African States, which includes Burkina Faso, had already condemned Monday’s coup, which came amid deepening anger about Kabore’s response to […]

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Uganda Ends COVID Curfew, And Nightlife Reopens

  • January 26, 2022

Uganda on Monday lifted its two-year COVID-19 curfew, allowing bars and nightspots to re-open. Excited revelers celebrated the end of one of the world’s longest lockdowns. A reveler who only identified herself as Peace said she has been drinking every night of the lockdown. Uganda imposed the nighttime curfew in March 2020 in a bid […]

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Ukraine: Western Leaders Declare Unity Against Russia Threat

  • January 25, 2022

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 […]

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Burkina Faso Military Says It Has Seized Power

  • January 25, 2022

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 […]

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Birthday Celebration For PM Sparks New Party Row

  • January 25, 2022

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 […]

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Burkina Faso President Kaboré Reportedly Detained By Military

  • January 24, 2022

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 […]