Alleged Nigeria coup plotter says acted out of ‘patriotism’: report
Lagos – The alleged mastermind of a failed 2025 coup attempt in Nigeria acted out of “patriotism” because of... Read more
11 Aug
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
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 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
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 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
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
Guinea Bissau junta says coup leader barred from running for president
Bissau – Guinea-Bissau’s ruling junta, which seized power last month, has said that its leading general will not be... Read more
10 Dec, 2025
Benin hunts soldiers behind failed coup
Cotonou – Benin’s military was Monday searching for fugitive soldiers behind a foiled coup attempt on the weekend that... Read more
9 Dec, 2025
Benin president says situation ‘under control’ after coup attempt
Cotonou – Benin’s president said the “situation is completely under control” in his country after the government thwarted an... Read more
8 Dec, 2025
