The early hours of Sunday, 7th December 2025, witnessed a sudden military putsch in the Republic of Benin. Soldiers led by Lt. Col. Pascal Tigri seized the national television station, announced the…
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FG Condemns Recent Military Coup in Guinea-Bissau
By Hajara Abdullahi The Federal Government has condemned the recent unconstitutional change of government in Guinea-Bissau on Wednesday. This was revealed in a statement signed by the Spokesperson of the Ministry of…
Nigeria and the Callous Call for Coup: Thanks but No Thanks
By Bala Ibrahim “As the Chief of Army Staff, my simple response to the call is, ‘Thanks, but no thanks!’ The Nigerian Army will not allow itself to be used to undemocratically…
Congo Brazzaville government denies coup attempt
The Congo Brazzaville Government has debunked claims that the military sacked the current civilian government led by President Denis Sassou Nguesso. This is coming after several unconfirmed reports claimed that the military…
Coup: U.S begins military deployment in Niger
The United States has initiated a substantial military operation in the Republic of Niger. The U.S. Department of Defense Headquarters is currently relocating troops and equipment within Niger. Additionally, a small number…
BREAKING: Army seizes power in Gabon, ending Bango’s family 53 year rule
Army officers have appeared on national television to say they have seized power in Gabon, after President Ali Bongo was re-elected to a third term in office in the Central African nation….
‘We strongly support ECOWAS’ – France backs bid to quash Niger coup
The French minister for Europe and foreign affairs, Catherine Colonna, emphasizes France’s robust support for the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in their determination to “defeat” the coup in the…
Niger president says democracy will be saved following coup
On the social media platform X on Thursday, President Mohamed Bazoum of Niger, who was ousted in a military coup, expressed that the valuable achievements made during his leadership will be protected….