The coup in Niger will undermine the fight against resurgent terror groups in Africa's Sahel region, France's defence minister said this week, accusing the country's junta of taking "hostage" not just President Mohamed Bazoum but the entire country.
Former international cricket star Imran Khan had vowed to captain the country a second time after being ousted as prime minister last year, but his conviction for graft Saturday has seen his chances stumped.
Pressure on the leaders of a coup in Niger mounted Saturday on the eve of a west African bloc's deadline for the military to relinquish control or face possible armed intervention.
China aims to become carbon neutral by 2060 and it has made significant strides in renewable energy, but it continues to rely on coal for energy generation.
Pato looks at the picture on his phone. "I have lots of wonderful memories," Pato said, scrolling through his pictures on a new phone bought with the help of friends.
The latest U.S. jobs report is a mix of positive and negative news as the national economy tries to achieve a so-called soft landing.