West Africa

US to restrict visas on those ‘undermining’ Liberia polls

US to restrict visas on those 'undermining' Liberia polls

The United States has announced it will impose visa restrictions on anyone who undermines elections in Liberia next month. It said the move targeted those “undermining democracy in Liberia, including through manipulation or rigging of the electoral process, use of violence… or engagement in any other activity designed to improperly …

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French president reaffirms support to Niger’s ousted president

French president reaffirms support to Niger's ousted president

French President Emmanuel Macron reaffirmed on Wednesday his “support” for President Mohamed Bazoum, overthrown by a coup in Niger this summer, at a time when the French ambassador, expelled by the ruling military, has left Niger . According to the Élysée, Emmanuel Macron spoke with Hassoumi Massaoudou, Minister of Foreign …

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Burkina Faso’s security and intelligence services foiled coup attempt

Burkina Faso's security and intelligence services foiled coup attempt

Burkina Faso’s military leaders said the country’s security and intelligence services foiled a coup attempt on Tuesday. It’s almost a year since the military leader and now interim President, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, himself, seized power. In a statement read on television, the junta said unnamed military officers and others had …

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