Former Guinean dictator Moussa Dadis Camara, taken out of prison on Saturday morning by a heavily armed commando, has been recaptured and returned to prison, the army and his lawyer have said. “Captain Moussa Dadis Camara was found safe and sound and returned to prison,” Ansouma Toumany Camara, the army’s […]
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Gabon officers declare military coup, President Ali Bongo detained
By Gerauds Wilfried Obangome LIBREVILLE, Aug 30 (Reuters) – Military officers in oil-producing Gabon said they had seized power on Wednesday, placing President Ali Bongo under house arrest and naming a new leader after the Central African state’s election body announced Bongo had won a third term. Saying they represented […]
GAF rubbishes Sam Sarr over “unguarded and ill-informed remarks”
PRESS RELEASE: The attention of the Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) High Command has been drawn to the Kerr Fatou Online News Outlet’s story with the headline “Samsudeen Sarr Says ECOMIG Should Stay in Gambia as Long as Barrow is President” which was published on 12 August 2023. In the said […]
NIGER: Ecowas condemns attacks by armed groups that led to the death of several Nigerien soldiers
Ecowas has condemned attacks by armed groups in the Republic of Niger, which lead to the death of several Nigerien soliders. In a press release issued on Wednesday, 16th August 2023, Ecowas conveyed its deepest condolences to the Republic of Niger and families of soliders who lost their lives. Ecowas […]