Coup Attempt: Ex-Sierra Leone President, Ernest Koroma Questioned by Police

FORMER Sierra Leone President Ernest Bai Koroma has been questioned at police headquarters in the capital, Freetown, over a failed coup attempt.

Mr Koroma, who governed the country for just over 10 years, arrived at around 10:00 local time at the criminal investigations department under a heavy police and military escort.

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FULL LIST: Saudi Increases Slots for Nigerian Tour Operators to Participate in 2024 Hajj

The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has approved Federal Government of Nigeria’s demand to increase the 2024 slots of Tour Operators from 10 to 40.

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, while announcing the increment in a statement by Fatima Sanda Usara, Assistant Director, Public Affairs, said it is sequel to numerous consultations with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by the Nigerian government.

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Niger Military Refuses to Free Ex-leader Mohamed Bazoum

Niger’s military leader has refused to release the country’s deposed president in exchange for sanctions being lifted.

Ecowas – an alliance of West African countries – made the offer after a summit on Sunday.

It has demanded the release of Mohamed Bazoum several times since he was put under house arrest in late July.

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