Journal de l'Afrique - Nigerien junta wants to bring President Mohamed Bazoum to justice
8/15/2023, 8:47:00 AM
Highlights: In Niger, the junta is threatening to prosecute ousted President Mohamed Bazoum for "high treason". "It's grotesque," replied the Nigerien Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hassoumi Massoudou, on France. The coup d'état in Niger and the sanctions imposed by ECOWAS have economic consequences on neighbouring countries. Famine threatens northeastern Nigeria. Unprecedentedly, Guinea-Bissau has a new Prime Minister who came from the opposition. More than 4 million people could be affected.
In Niger, the junta is threatening to prosecute ousted President Mohamed Bazoum for "high treason". "It's grotesque," replied the Nigerien Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hassoumi Massoudou, on France...
Over the weekend, Nigerien coup plotters sought support in Guinea. A delegation was received by Colonel Mamady Doumbouya.
The coup d'état in Niger and the sanctions imposed by ECOWAS have economic consequences on neighbouring countries. For example, in northern Benin, trade has stalled.
Famine threatens northeastern Nigeria. More than 4 million people could be affected.
Guinea-Bissau has a new Prime Minister. Unprecedentedly, he came from the opposition.
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