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West Africa court orders reinstatement of ousted Niger leader Bazoum

West Africa court orders reinstatement of ousted Niger leader Bazoum

Mohamed Bazoum was toppled during a military coup on July 26 and has since been in detention with his family.
Fri Dec 15 2023
EU agrees on framework for Niger sanctions

EU agrees on framework for Niger sanctions

European Union countries on Monday adopted a framework to impose sanctions on members of a junta that seized power in Niger in July.
Mon Oct 23 2023
Niger junta: ousted president could be prosecuted for high treason

Niger junta: ousted president could be prosecuted for high treason

The coup leaders have imprisoned ousted President Mohamed Bazoum and dissolved the elected government.
Mon Aug 14 2023
West African leaders aim to agree next steps on defiant Niger junta

West African leaders aim to agree next steps on defiant Niger junta

West African heads of state hold a summit on Thursday aiming to agree on a plan of action for Niger, where coup leaders have refused to stand down.
Thu Aug 10 2023
Niger closes airspace as it refuses to reinstate president

Niger closes airspace as it refuses to reinstate president

Niger closed its airspace until further notice, citing the threat of military intervention from the West African regional bloc.
Mon Aug 07 2023
West Africa threatens force on Niger coup leaders, French embassy attacked

West Africa threatens force on Niger coup leaders, French embassy attacked

ECOWAS said military officials involved in the coup would be banned from travelling and have their assets frozen.
Mon Jul 31 2023
Niger coup widely condemned, countries urge return to order

Niger coup widely condemned, countries urge return to order

Niger President Mohamed Bazoum remained held in the presidential palace.
Fri Jul 28 2023
MATRADE to expand Malaysian products in West Africa

MATRADE to expand Malaysian products in West Africa

The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) aims to use Nigeria and Ghana as a platform to promote Malaysian products in the West African region.
Sun Feb 07 2016
Nigeria confirms Ebola death in oil city of Port Harcourt

Nigeria confirms Ebola death in oil city of Port Harcourt

The doctor apparently contracted the disease after treating an ECOWAS staff who had primary contact with the index case, Liberian Patrick Sawyer in Lagos.
Fri Aug 29 2014
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024