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September 19, 2023

NewsLink 2023- 09- 19 Third Edition

Dissolved political party PASTEF appeals to the ECOWAS Court of Justice Burkinabe Parliament approves deployment of a military contingent to Niger At least 5 Malian soldiers killed in a renewed attack by former rebel group CMA And the Scarcity of…

TAKE THE LEAD EPISODE 36 Brain Drain

Hello and Welcome to another exciting episode of “TAKE THE LEAD.” Broadcasting on West Africa democracy radio 94.9FM from the Senegalese capital Dakar. You can also listen to us across the globe by logging on to wadr.org on the Google…

Niger Junta deploy troops to borders with Benin

Niger and Benin’s decades of bilateral and economic failing ties are deteriorating following the military coup in Niamey that deposed President Mohammed Bazoum. Benin is accused of hosting ECOWAS troops for a possible intervention to restore constitutional rule; apprehensively, the…

French Ambassador to remain in Niger

France continues to refuse the authority of the Junta in Niger.  Speaking on the sidelines of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Summit – in New York,  the French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Catherine Colonna said aggression is…

U.S. Deputy Treasury Secretary visits Nigeria

U.S. Deputy Treasury Secretary, Wally Adeyemo, has urged the Nigerian state to stabilize its currency and combat corruption to unlock the untapped potential of Africa’s most populous country.  Adeyemo, who has personal relations to Nigeria as an immigrant to the…

NewsLink 2023- 09- 19 Second Edition

In Liberia, Police authorities have arrested and are investigating an American national, Lucas Richards, on allegations of Criminal Attempt to Commit Murder and Aggravated Assault. The American national who doubles as a missionary was arrested after he slit the throat…

NewsLink 2023- 09- 19 First Edition

Let’s begin with this development between two neighboring states in the sub-region whose relations are fast deteriorating. Niger and Benin’s decades of bilateral and economic failing ties are tumbling following the military coup in Niamey that deposed President Mohammed Bazoum.…