Coup

Zimbabwe opposition says constitutional ‘coup’ under way

Harare – Leading Zimbabwe opposition figures accused the government Wednesday of a constitutional “coup” after the cabinet approved amendments... Read more

12 Feb

Countries

Nigerian military officers to face trial over 2025 coup plot

Abuja – Nigeria’s military will try several officers over an alleged plan to oust President Bola Tinubu last year,... Read more

27 Jan

Benin

Benin holds elections a month after foiled coup

Cotonou – Benin on Sunday held parliamentary and local elections that are expected to see the ruling coalition of... Read more

12 Jan

Countries

Guinea-Bissau junta releases six opposition politicians held since coup

Bissau – Guinea-Bissau’s ruling junta said on Tuesday it has released six members of the political opposition who had... Read more

24 Dec, 2025

Benin

Benin jails around 30 people, mostly soldiers, over foiled coup attempt

Cotonou – Benin jailed on Tuesday around 30 people, most of them soldiers, accused of links to a thwarted... Read more

17 Dec, 2025

Countries

ECOWAS threatens ‘targeted sanctions’ over Guinea Bissau coup

Abuja – West African regional bloc ECOWAS on Sunday threatened “targeted sanctions” on anyone obstructing Guinea-Bissau’s return to civilian... Read more

15 Dec, 2025

Countries