Explained | What is ECOWAS, the African regional bloc threatening to intervene militarily in Niger

On July 26, Niger witnessed a military coup for the fifth time since the country gained…

Another coup attempt in Niger? Presidential Palace sealed off, military being mobilised 

The Niger Presidential Palace has been blocked by some of the soldiers of the Presidential Guard,…

Russian officials’ threat to harm families made Wagner’s Prigozhin call off mutiny: Report

Wagner’s chief Yevgeny Prigozhin called of his march on Moscow hours before receiving threats from Russian…