The 14th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, met with the military junta in Niamey in what looks to be a bold attempt to appease the coup leaders in the Niger Republic.
Despite not receiving… Read More
A delegation from Niger's junta visited Guinea to seek reinforced support from the Guinean military authorities, as Niger's military regime faces the threat of West African intervention. Gen… Read More
Truck drivers bound for Niger are stranded in the border town of Malanville, Benin, following the recent coup in Niger. Benin has closed its border with Niger in accordance with a decision m… Read More
Niger's coup leaders have announced their intention to prosecute deposed President Mohamed Bazoum for "high treason" and undermining state security. If found guilty, Bazoum could face the de… Read More
According to Ghana’s army spokesperson, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) military commanders will meet on Thursday and Friday in Accra, Ghana, amid unease over a… Read More
According to defense leaders on Friday, a date has been set for ECOWAS to act militarily in Niger to restore democratic rule.
“The D-day is also decided. We’ve already agreed and… Read More
A delegation from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has arrived in Niger to hold talks with the military officials who have taken control and removed President Mohamed B… Read More
Pope Francis, the leader of the Vatican, has made a plea for peace while the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) under the guidance of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has rejected… Read More
The African Union has suspended Niger Republic over the ousting of the democratically elected government by a military junta.
The continental body made the announcement on Tuesday.
It disclo… Read More
Life in Niger's capital, Niamey, remains calm following the overthrow of President Mohamed Bazoum a month ago, but tensions are increasing. The Economic Community of West African States (ECO… Read More
Tens of thousands of people rallied in Niamey, Niger in support of last month's coup, a day after the country's new military rulers ordered France's ambassador to leave. The rally took place… Read More
Since the February 2021 coup in Myanmar, nearly 90 healthcare workers have been killed and 110 injured in military and police raids and violence, according to the Civil Disobedience Movement… Read More
Gabon is facing political turmoil as military officers announced on television that they were scrapping election results that gave President Ali Bongo Ondimba another term. French Prime Mini… Read More
President Bola Tinubu has responded to the recent coup in Gabon, which resulted in the ousting of President Ali Bongo and his subsequent house arrest.
The coup plot emerged from military per… Read More
An analyst from human rights group Survie has urged caution about the recent coup in Gabon, warning that the ousting of President Ali Bongo could result in a military dictatorship. The coup… Read More
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has expressed its belief that any attempt to seize power by force will be influenced by ethnicity.
In light of the recent bloodless coup in Gabon,MURIC has… Read More
Life in Gabon's capital, Libreville, is slowly returning to normal after the recent coup. The city center remains calm, but the Mont-Bouet market is bustling with activity as traders resume… Read More
The African Union has suspended Gabon following a military coup that occurred on August 30th, 2023. The AU's Peace and Security Council strongly condemned the coup, which ousted President Al… Read More
Gabon's main opposition leader, Albert Ondo Ossa, has claimed that the recent coup in the country is a "family affair" and a "palace revolution" aimed at keeping the ruling Bongo family in p… Read More
General Brice Oligui Nguema will be sworn in as Gabon's transitional president on Monday, following a bloodless coup against President Ali Bongo Ondimba. The general has promised to establis… Read More
The Central African regional bloc, ECCAS, has suspended Gabon's membership following a coup led by General Brice Oligui Nguema, who was sworn in as the transitional president. The coup occur… Read More
Gabon's former president Ali Bongo, who was ousted in a military coup, has been granted freedom to leave the country and travel abroad, according to the leader of the coup. Bongo had been un… Read More
Two years after Myanmar's National Unity Government (NUG) called for armed rebellion against the coup leaders, anti-junta forces, known as the Peoples' Defense Force (PDF), have become well… Read More
Central Africa's mediator for Gabon and the country's military ruler have agreed to develop a "roadmap" for the return to democratic rule following a coup last week. General Brice Oligui Ngu… Read More
Niger's military regime has accused France of planning a military intervention in the country and deploying forces in several West African countries. Relations between Niger and France deter… Read More
Gabon's military leader, General Brice Oligui Nguema, has announced his transitional government, which includes representatives from various political backgrounds. The government comprises f… Read More
The United States has resumed surveillance flights over Niger after they were interrupted by a military coup in July. The Pentagon confirmed that these flights were conducted to protect thei… Read More
Junta troops in Myanmar's Sagaing region have killed at least seven civilians in retaliation for an attack on their gunboats by rebel fighters. The killings are part of a pattern of deadly a… Read More
The closure of the border between Benin and Niger, as well as trade sanctions imposed on Niger by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) following a coup, has led to signific… Read More
India plans to extend its border fence along the Myanmar border in Manipur state to counter illegal immigration, arms smuggling, and drug trafficking. Currently, less than 10% of the 400-kil… Read More
French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Sunday that French troops in Niger will withdraw by the end of the year. This decision comes amid growing anti-French sentiment in the Sahel reg… Read More
Niger's military regime has called for a "negotiated framework" with France to coordinate the withdrawal of French troops, in response to French President Emmanuel Macron's announcement of a… Read More
Construction projects in Myanmar's ancient city of Bagan are going unchecked under the country's military junta, raising concerns about the quality of the work and its impact on the preserva… Read More
Captain Ibrahim Traore, who took power in a coup in Burkina Faso, announced plans to make changes to the constitution but stated that elections are not a priority compared to security. The a… Read More
Sylvia Bongo Ondimba Valentin, the wife of Gabon's former president Ali Bongo Ondimba, has been charged with "money laundering" and other offenses, including receiving stolen goods. She was… Read More
At least 18 children were injured when junta troops fired artillery shells on a village in Myanmar's Sagaing region. The incident is the latest in a string of casualties caused by the junta… Read More
Residents in Libreville, the capital of Gabon, have shared their views on the political and economic challenges facing the country one month after a military coup. General Oligui Nguema over… Read More
One year after the coup in Burkina Faso, supporters of military leader Captain Ibrahim Traore rallied in the streets of Ouagadougou to show their support. Traore set a goal of improving secu… Read More
Gabon's new transitional leader, General Brice Oligui Nguema, held talks with Congo President Denis Sassou Nguesso in an effort to improve ties and ease Gabon's international isolation follo… Read More
Fighting between the junta troops and the Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) in Myanmar's Shan state has forced over 1,000 civilians to seek shelter in China. Since the military co… Read More
Burkina Faso's transitional government has declared former president Thomas Sankara, who was killed in a coup in 1987, a "hero of the nation". The government aims to honor Sankara's cardinal… Read More
More than 130,000 teachers in Myanmar are still part of the Civil Disobedience Movement (CDM), which was formed to protest the military coup in February 2021. Despite facing hardships and re… Read More
Niger's military regime, which seized power in a coup in July, has announced a significant reduction in the country's 2023 national budget due to international sanctions. The regime states t… Read More
Security forces in Madagascar fired tear gas to disperse an opposition rally on Saturday, injuring former president Marc Ravalomanana. The rally was organized by several candidates hoping to… Read More
Former Nigerian Head of State General Yakubu Gowon has reportedly passed on at the age of 89.
Yakubu Gowon was the head of state of Nigeria from 1966 to 1975, during which time he presided o… Read More
French troops have begun to withdraw from Niger, with a convoy of soldiers and equipment leaving the country for an undisclosed location, possibly Chad. The withdrawal was demanded by Niger'… Read More
Supporters of influential Malian imam Mahmoud Dicko have postponed a planned march in Mali's capital, Bamako, demanding the return of civilian rule. The Coordination des mouvements, associat… Read More
Niger's deposed President Mohamed Bazoum has been detained for 80 days with his wife and son. He refuses to resign and hopes to win his case in court. He is held in his residence without ele… Read More
Former Gabonese First Lady, Sylvia Bongo Ondimba, has been incarcerated in Libreville's central prison after being charged with money laundering and forgery. She had been under house arrest… Read More
The North Korean leader, Kim Jong Un is said to have cut open his victim before throwing him into the tank with the deadly fish after taking his inspiration from James Bond
Kim Jong un alleg… Read More
Bolivia's attorney general's office is seeking a 30-year prison sentence for former president Jeanine Anez. She is being tried for genocide over deaths that occurred during protests followin… Read More
Former Guinean dictator Moussa "Dadis" Camara has escaped from prison in a jailbreak orchestrated by gunmen who stormed the main prison in the capital, Conakry. The country's justice ministe… Read More
Former dictator Moussa "Dadis" Camara was reportedly freed from prison in Guinea's capital by gunmen, but his lawyer later claimed he had been kidnapped. The prosecutor has ordered an invest… Read More
The military regime in Niger, which came to power through a coup, has asked Togo to mediate in its negotiations with the international community, particularly with West African countries tha… Read More
Myanmar's shadow National Unity Government (NUG) has pledged to hold those responsible for extrajudicial killings accountable. The NUG, made up of leaders from the former civilian government… Read More
Gabon has announced that the African Development Bank (AfDB) has lifted financial sanctions imposed on the country after President Ali Bongo was removed from power in a coup in August. The d… Read More
Niger fashion designer, Alia Bare, showcased her collection at the Joburg Fashion Week to spread a positive image of her troubled home country. Niger has faced instability and economic sanct… Read More
Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina is facing protests and legal challenges as he seeks re-election in November. Rajoelina, who first came to power in 2009 through a coup, has positioned… Read More
Fierce fighting between Myanmar's military and ethnic armies has spread to different regions, displacing over 200,000 people, according to the UN. The conflict, which began with the "Three B… Read More
Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, was unexpectedly ousted from the company due to its unique corporate structure. Altman and co-founder Greg Brockman didn't have the power to prevent their removal… Read More