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The United States supports ECOWAS to resolve Niger crisis

The United States supports ECOWAS to resolve Niger crisis

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the United States supports ECOWAS’ determination to explore all options for the peaceful resolution of the coup in Niger. The statement comes after the regional bloc approved a “standby” military force. He said the US would hold the Niger junta accountable for the …

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US warns of Wagner ‘taking advantage’ of situation in Niger

US warns of Wagner 'taking advantage' of situation in Niger

US Foreign Minister Antony Blinken warned in an interview that Wagner was taking advantage of the instability caused by the coup in Niger, as the group of Russian mercenaries had already moved closer to neighboring Mali. US secretary of state tells BBC he doesn’t believe Wagner, who initiated a failed …

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U.S. ‘very concerned’ about reports Rwanda backing rebels in Congo

U.S. 'very concerned' about reports Rwanda backing rebels in Congo

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Tuesday Washington was “very concerned” about what he called credible reports that Rwanda has provided support to M23 rebels in the neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo, Reuters reported. The US diplomat, speaking during a visit to Kinshasa ahead of a trip to …

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