HISTORICAL FACTS: 9 - Caught on Camera

African Union issues ambiguous view on possible Niger military intervention

AU opposes countries outside Africa getting involved, but gives more nuanced position on any Ecowas military action

The Guardian - UK · Aug 22, 2023

African Union suspends Niger with immediate effect over July 26 coup

The AU said on Tuesday that it had noted ECOWAS’s plan of action regarding Niger and would ‘evaluate its repercussions’.

Al Jazeera · Aug 22, 2023

West African bloc prepared for military intervention after Niger coup

Ecowas says it is ready to restore democracy and describes president Mohamed Bazoum as a hostage

The Guardian - UK · Aug 17, 2023

Timeline: A week after the coup, how has the Niger crisis unfolded?

Here is a roundup of the key events since a military coup took place in Niger on Wednesday, July 26.

Al Jazeera · Aug 2, 2023

African Union gives 15-day ultimatum to Niger junta to end regime but soldiers seek continuity

The African Union has asked the junta that overthrew the democratically elected government of Niger to return to barracks within 15 days just as the soldiers, facing growing international pressure, met with senior civil servants to discuss how to run the West African country

The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2023

African Union: climate action offers organisation unique chance for revival

Much has been written about the decision by certain African countries to send out a peace mission to Ukraine in May. Reporters, however, failed at the time to pick up on one notable point: that the initiative was not taken within the framework of the African Union (AU). This is…

The Conversation · Jul 20, 2023

Analysis | India stakes its G20 legacy on Global South imprint

G20 negotiators led by Indian Sherpa Amitabh Kant continue discussions on draft “Leader’s Declaration” for Summit in Sept. India pushing for AU membership to expand Global South's imprint in G20, diverting attention from Ukraine war. G-7 countries adamant to include war in Ukraine in G20 document, while Russia and China…

The Hindu · Jul 14, 2023

A new chapter in India-Africa ties can be written

The report, India-Africa Partnership: Achievements, Challenges and Roadmap 2023, has a set of nearly 60 policy recommendations o deepen the partnership

The Hindu · Jun 30, 2023

US-Israel Scientific Cooperation Frozen In Disputed Territories

US Freezes Scientific Cooperation with Israeli Entities in Disputed Territories

Zenger · Jun 28, 2023

Africa needs its own credit rating agency: here’s how it could work

The credit rating industry in Africa is dominated by the three international agencies: Moody’s, SP and Fitch. Together they control an estimated 95% of the credit rating business globally.

The Conversation · Jun 26, 2023