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Mohamed Bazoum will be prosecuted by the Niger military for “high treason.”

Niger’s military has announced it will prosecute deposed President Mohamed Bazoum for treason, following a statement from senior Islamic scholars that the country’s coup leaders are open to diplomacy to…

AyobamiBlog August 14, 2023

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Niger Coup: Niger closes airspace as ECOWAS deadline expires.

Niger’s coup leaders have closed the country’s airspace in response to rejecting an ultimatum from West African states. The ultimatum demanded the reinstatement of deposed President Mohamed Bazoum or risk…

AyobamiBlog August 7, 2023

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What is going on in Niger?

Throughout the past 24 hours, this question has received a lot of attention. There has been a military coup in Niger that removed President Mohamed Bazoum from power on Thursday.…

AyobamiBlog July 29, 2023

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Can Putin bounce back from the mutiny by Wagner?

On June 24, a group of mutinous mercenaries led by Yevgeny Prigozhin, owner of the Wagner Group military company, gathered near Moscow. The rebels, several thousand strong, turned against the…

AyobamiBlog July 11, 2023

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After Israel’s siege, Jenin inhabitants declare, “They can’t crush our spirit.”

The Israeli military has announced its withdrawal from the Jenin refugee camp after two days of intense aerial and ground assault, resulting in at least 11 Palestinians killed and dozens…

AyobamiBlog July 5, 2023

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Apple’s market value ends above $3 trillion for the first time

Apple’s stock market value reached $3.05 trillion for the first time on Friday, driven by improved inflation and hopes for the company’s expansion into new markets. The company’s market capitalization…

AyobamiBlog July 3, 2023

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Israel will use US aid to purchase a new fleet of F-35 fighter jets.

Israel will acquire its third fleet of F-35 stealth fighter jets worth $3bn, financed through US military aid. The Ministry of Defence approved the purchase, with Lockheed Martin providing 25…

AyobamiBlog July 3, 2023

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What will happen to Mali after MINUSMA leaves?

The UN Security Council has voted to end its peacekeeping mission in Mali, following a request from Bamako to withdraw the soldiers. The peacekeeping mission, MINUSMA, was established in April…

AyobamiBlog July 3, 2023

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Ukraine receives jet fighter support pledge from UK, Netherlands

The prime ministers of the United Kingdom and the Netherlands, Rishi Sunak and Mark Rutte, have agreed to build an “international coalition” to provide fighter jet support for Ukraine, a…

AyobamiBlog May 17, 2023

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Nigerian musician Seun Kuti arrested for ‘police assault’

Nigerian musician Seun Kuti, son of Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti, has been arrested for allegedly assaulting a police officer, according to authorities. Lagos state police said on Monday that an…

AyobamiBlog May 15, 2023