Saudi Arabia, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud (MBS)

First Saudi Arabia-Africa Summit: Overcoming Obstacles for a Promising Future

The maiden Saudi Arabia-Africa summit took place in Riyadh on 10 November, aiming to strengthen relations between Saudi Arabia and African states and strengthen economic and diplomatic ties. Over 50 leaders attended, including presidents of Djibouti, Egypt, Ethiopia, Gabon, Kenya,...
Niger coup

Niger Coup and Sahel Crisis: Implications for West Africa

Niger, a West African nation, has experienced a coup d'état, causing widespread concern in the region. Despite significant progress in governance, economic development, and security cooperation, the government has been criticized for failing to address the security challenges posed by...
Niger junta

Niger junta closes airspace: claims neighbouring nations preparing attack

The Niger junta closes airspace and accuses neighbouring countries of planning an invasion as the deadline passes. Niger's rebel troops have closed the country's airspace and accused foreign powers of preparing an attack, as the junta defied a deadline to...
Niger President Mohamed Bazoum

Niger: President Bazoum’s release deadline expires

Niamey In the African country of Niger, the army has overthrown the government of President Mohamed Bazoum in a coup. Commander of the Presidential Guard, General Abdurrahman Tiani, has declared himself the leader of the country. The coup was condemned...
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France evacuates Indian citizens from Niger

Niger has been in dire straits since the military coup, with pro-coup protesters destroying the French embassy. During this crisis, citizens of other countries including India are stranded in Niger. According to a media report, the French government has evacuated...
Germany

Germany freezes financial aid to Niger

Berlin Following last week's military coup, Germany has become the latest Western power to suspend cooperation and halt financial aid to Niger, Al Jazeera reports. At a press conference, a representative of the German Foreign Ministry said that all direct...
Niger coup

Niger coup: crackdown on coup leaders, travel ban

Niamey In the African country of Niger, the army claims that they have carried out a coup and they have overthrown the government of President Mohamed Bajoum. West African countries have threatened to use force if the country's President Mohamed...
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US warns of military coup in Niger

Now two days are left on the last date for filing income tax returns. More than 5 crore taxpayers have filed returns in the country. Still, many taxpayers in the country have not filed returns. If any of your son...