Day: 24 August 2023

Niger’s July Coup

Inside Niger’s July Coup and the Battle for Africa’s Soul

On July 26, 2023, Niger’s presidential guard seized power, detaining democratically elected President Mohamed Bazoum. Two days later, on national television, the head of the guard declared himself the new leader of the “National Council for the Safeguarding of the Homeland” (CNSP).

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HSM Las Anod

Why President Hassan Sheikh shuns Las Anod’s plea for recognition

For eight months, the breakaway northern Somali region, also called Somaliland, has been shelling on daily basis the city of Las Anod whose residents has vowed to remain part of a united Somalia. In spite of Sool, Sanaag and ‘Ayn suffering and Las Anod’s plea for recognition, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud kept silent.

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