Ottawa – The attempted coup d’état on July 26 is a serious threat to democracy and stability in Niger and the Sahel. Undermining the rule of law threatens the democratically elected government’s progress towards peace, stability and development in Niger. In response to the attempted coup d’état in Niger, Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Ahmed Hussen, Minister of …
Ottawa – Global Affairs Canada has said: “Canada welcomes the leadership and decisions taken by the leaders of the Economic Community of West African States [ECOWAS] at their summit on Sunday, July 30, aimed at restoring constitutional order in Niger. Canada reiterates that President Mohamed Bazoum, his family and the detained members of the democratically elected government must be released …
Ottawa – Global Affairs Canada has issued the following statement: “Canada once again joins the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the African Union and the international community in strongly condemning the fighting in Burkina Faso between different military factions fighting for power with no regard for the civilian population. “We call on those responsible to respect the commitments made …
