President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky. Photo/AP KIEV – Following the recent shake-up of Ukraine’s military leadership, discontent is emerging among elite units, with discussions regarding the overthrow of President Volodymyr Zelensky and the reinstatement of Valery Zaluzhny, the former army chief. This news was revealed by a source to Sputnik. “Commanders and soldiers in elite … Read more
Niger’s junta-appointed Prime Minister Ali Mahamane Lamine Zeine speaks during a press conference in the capital city of Niamey, Niger, September 4, 2023. Photo/REUTERS MOSCOW – The United States (US) government is considering whether to assassinate the leaders of the new military government in Niger, which seized power in late July. The Russian Foreign Intelligence … Read more
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Photo/REUTERS ANKARA – Turkey is exploring how it can play a key role in restoring democratic order in Niger, where the military seized power last month. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan revealed this while returning from a trip to Hungary on his presidential plane. The Niger coup sparked sanctions and threats … Read more
Niger coup leader General Abdourahmane Tchiani. Photo/Al Jazeera NIAMEY – Coup leader Niger has proposed a three-year transition to a civilian government after meeting a delegation of West African leaders. They also warned that any attack on the country would not be easy for those involved. Speaking on national television late on Saturday, General Abdourahmane … Read more
US signals support for ECOWAS military intervention in Niger. Photo/Illustration/Sindonews WASHINGTON – United States of America (US) says it supports efforts to restore “constitutional order” Niger after last month’s military mutiny. It came after countries in the region said they would activate troops for possible armed intervention. In a statement published on Thursday local time, … Read more
France no longer has much influence in Niger after the coup in the country. Photo/Reuters NIGER – Cout d’etat Niger shows the winds of change blowing in the French-speaking countries of Africa. France and other former colonial powers had to come to terms with the shift in power on the continent. “The political situation in … Read more
Threatened with invasion by African countries, the Niger junta which put down President Mohamed Bazoum has asked for the help of Wagner Group mercenaries. Photo/REUTERS NIAMEY – Junta Niger, who staged a military coup that overthrew President Mohamed Bazoum, is reported to have enlisted the help of Russian mercenaries; Wagner Group. This happened after Niger’s … Read more
Demonstrators in Niger waved the Russian flag and attacked the French Embassy. Photo/Sky News NIAMEY – Thousands of people support cout d’etat Of Niger took to the streets of the capital city of Niamey to denounce French the country’s former colonial power, raised the flag Russia and set fire to the door of the French … Read more
Representatives from the Myanmar government and neighbouring countries, including China and India, participated in a secret dialogue in New Delhi to address the deadly crisis in Thailand’s neighbouring country. The meeting is part of a “Track 1.5” effort which began with a dialogue in Thailand the previous month. The talks come as the Association of … Read more
Moscow – Military coup against the President Russia Vladimir Putin rated present may occur when the war on Ukraine continues. It is said that the series of setbacks experienced by Moscow troops in various regions of Ukraine will make the Russian people look for someone to blame. As reported CNNTuesday (31/1/2023), the analysis was presented … Read more