Niger coup crisis

Niger coup crisis

Military chiefs from West African countries are expected to meet to consider military action against soldiers that ousted Niger's President Mohamed Bazoum last week. This follows an extra-ordinary summit of the regional bloc, ECOWAS in the Nigerian capital Abuja. The regional leaders vowed to be 'resolute' in their response.

Niger skill-building

Niger skill-building

Darul Mar'a is an organisation aimed at creating new avenues of employment and improving the lives of women in Niger through skill-building and entrepreneurship.

Agadez mosque

The great mosque of Agadez is a renowned historical mosque located in the city of Agadez, Niger. It is one of the most significant landmarks and architectural masterpieces in the country. It was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2013.

SA elections youth

SA elections youth

Young people in South Africa ''don't know the ANC as the liberators of the country,'' Otsile Nkadimeng, the head of a youth voting advocacy group, explains to TRT Afrika as the country is set to hold landmark general elections next week.

Gabon's coup

Mutinous soldiers in Gabon have appointed the head of the Republican Guard as the country's new head of state following Wednesday's coups. The soldiers went on Gabon’s state television and said that Gen. Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema was president of the Committee for the Transition and Restauration of Institutions. Oligui is the leader of the Republican Guard, an elite military unit. The soldiers ousted President Ali Bongo just after the country's election results were announced.