Burkina security agencies foil coup attempt against junta leaders
A coup attempt against Burkina Faso’s military rulers has been thwarted by the country’s intelligence and security services, authorities said. Burkina Faso’s military rulers said in a statement on Wednesday that army officers and others had planned to seize power…
US Begins First Major Military Movement In Niger
The United States of America has commenced a major military movement in Niger Republic. Report has it that the Headquarters, United States Department of Defence, is now repositioning some troops and equipment within Niger. The US will also withdraw a…
Gabon reopens border three days after coup
Gabon has on Saturday reopened its borders three days after a military coup. An army spokesman made this known, three days after closing them during a military coup in which President Ali Bongo was ousted, according to Reuters. Military officers…
Thousands protest outside French embassy in Niamey calls for French forces to leave after coup
Tens of thousands of protesters gathered outside a French military base in Niger’s capital Niamey on Saturday demanding that its troops leave in the wake of a military coup that has widespread popular support but which Paris refuses to recognise….
Knocks trail Gabon President Ali Bongo after plea for intervention on viral video
Following the President of Gabon, Ali Bongo’s plea for intervention after the military ousted him in a coup in a trending video, netizens have since taken to social media to share their thoughts on the latest coup. A group of…
Gabon Citizens Applaud Military Over Coup
Gabon citizens on Wednesday applauded members of the security forces in the Plein Ciel district Libreville, after a group of Gabonese military officers appeared on television announcing they were “putting an end to the current regime”. The military also scrapped…
Algeria demands six-month transition period from Niger junta
The Algerian Foreign Minister, Ahmed Attaf, on Tuesday, said the country is proposing an initiative to resolve the political crisis in the neighboring Republic of Niger with a six-month transition period led by a civilian. Attaf, who recently toured West…
Gabonese army sack President Ali Bongo from Power
Gabonese army officers under the aegis of the Committee for the Transition and Restoration of Institutions on Wednesday morning announced on national television why they are taking over power from President Ali Bongo in the country. The soldiers highlighted serious…
Niger: Discussions with military junta fruitful, war unlikely – Abdulsalami
Niger: Discussions with military junta fruitful, war unlikely – Abdulsalami The ECOWAS envoy on the Niger Republic crisis, Retired Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar, said discussions with the military junta on how to resolve the political crisis in the country was fruitful….
Burkina Faso, Mali deploy war planes after ECOWAS threat
Burkina Faso and Mali have deployed warplanes to the Niger Republic following the Economic Community of West Africa’s possible armed intervention to restore democracy in the Niger Republic. Niger television station reported joint efforts by Mali and Burkina Faso in…