Tag: military

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GUINEA: Moussa Dadis Camara returned to prison, no longer on the run

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 […]

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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 […]