By AFP 07 August 2023 | 3:22 pm German government has issued a strong warning to Niger coup plotters not to commit acts of violence against the detained President Mohamed Bazoum. Niger Republic Coup German government has issued a strong warning to Niger coup plotters not to commit acts of violence against the detained President Mohamed Bazoum. A spokesman for the Foreign Office made it clear in Berlin on Monday that they were worried about the politician. “I would like to emphasise once again at this point our message to the coup plotters that they must expect harsh personal consequences should anything happen to the democratically elected President Bazoum and his family,’’ the spokesman said. “We would perceive that as an escalation, so would our African partners.’’ The foreign office spokesman said sanctions and also national or international prosecution are possible steps to be taken if violence act is taken against the detained president. Furthermore, the German government hopes that the coup plotters will respond to mediation efforts by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Earlier, an ultimatum issued by ECOWAS to the military junta that has ruled Niger since a coup d’état at the end of July expired. Latest 9 mins ago Three people were killed in California when their helicopter crashed into a hillside after colliding with another chopper as the team battled a wildfire, emergency officials said early Monday 32 mins ago Nyembwe is called ‘sauce graine’ in Cote d’voire and is made from the pulp of the oil palm kernel. It’s called ‘moambé’ in Congo and ‘banga soup’ in Nigeria. This sauce is also a wonderful accompaniment to meat and smoked fish. Ingredients • Okra • Spring onions (scallions) • Oil • Nile perch, sea bass… 38 mins ago Super Falcons coach Randy Waldrum believes that the team has a bright future despite their exit from the 2023 Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand after losing to England. The Super Falcons on Monday crashed out of the tournament after losing to the Three Lionesses of England in their Round of 16 match… 41 mins ago German government has issued a strong warning to Niger coup plotters not to commit acts of violence against the detained President Mohamed Bazoum. 44 mins ago The leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have scheduled a meeting for Thursday to discuss the crisis in Niger Republic following the expiration of the deadline given to the junta to relinquish power. ECOWAS in a statement signed by spokesperson Emos Lungu made the announcement on Monday, a day after its…
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