The Morning Call
Now, this tuesday in Burkina Faso, more than 80 people go on trial before a military court over the failed 2015 coup. They include two top generals accused of masterminding the plot; generals Djibril
Bassole and Gilbert Diendere who are key allies of former president Blaise Compaore chased from power in October 2014. They are accused of involvement in a failed coup launched in 2015 by
Compaore’s old presidential guard against the transitional government that took power after the veteran leader’s fall.
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Niger: France increasingly isolated in Sahel as it prepares for withdrawal
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France to end its military presence in Niger and pull its ambassador out
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UNGA: Burkina Faso warns against Libya scenario in Niger, slams “international hypocrisy”
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Guinea´s leader defends coups in Africa and rebuffs the West, saying things must change
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The USA resumes surveillance flights over Niger
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Niger denounces military cooperation agreement with Benin