Niger waits for West African bloc's response after junta rejects ultimatum
NIAMEY Niger was waiting on Monday for a response from the West African regional bloc after coup leaders
2023-08-07 13:50
Niger's citizens undaunted as deadline to reverse coup expires
By Boureima Balima NIAMEY (Reuters) -Niger's capital was calm on Sunday, with citizens appearing undaunted by the threat of military
2023-08-06 21:18
Philippines accuses China of firing water cannon at boats in South China Sea
Saturday's stand-off was near the disputed Spratly Islands in the South China Sea, the Philippines says.
2023-08-06 13:20
Niger's ousted prime minister hopes talks can end military coup
NIAMEY (Reuters) -Niger's ousted prime minister on Saturday clung to the dimming hope that last week's military coup could be
2023-08-06 04:25
Lebanon seeks to reassure Gulf, Germany after travel warnings
BEIRUT Lebanon's caretaker premier Najib Mikati said on Saturday there was no cause for "concern or panic" about
2023-08-05 21:29
US lawmakers back closer coordination with Pacific islands to counter China
By David Brunnstrom WASHINGTON (Reuters) -A bipartisan group of U.S. senators has proposed legislation to support establishment of national security
2023-08-05 02:49
Factbox-Military interventions by West African ECOWAS bloc
West African defence chiefs on Friday agreed a plan for intervention in Niger if its coup leaders do
2023-08-05 01:22
Two US Navy sailors arrested on charges of sharing secrets with China
By Raphael Satter and Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Two U.S. Navy sailors have been arrested on charges of handing over
2023-08-05 00:24
Ethiopia declares Amhara state of emergency following militia clashes
By Dawit Endeshaw ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) -Ethiopia's government on Friday declared a state of emergency in its second-largest region, Amhara,
2023-08-04 19:24
West Africa's ultimatum to Niger coup leaders nears deadline
By Boureima Balima and Felix Onuah NIAMEY/ABUJA (Reuters) -West Africa's regional bloc was to determine on Friday a potential intervention
2023-08-04 18:26
West African bloc seeks solution to Niger coup as deadline nears
NIAMEY West African defence chiefs were set to wrap up discussions about possible intervention in Niger on Friday,
2023-08-04 14:51
Niger coup leaders blamed insecurity; conflict data paints a different picture
By Edward McAllister DAKAR (Reuters) -When Niger's coup leader Abdourahmane Tiani announced the overthrow of President Mohamed Bazoum on television
2023-08-03 23:25