The ruling military junta in Guinea-Bissau has released six opposition politicians who had been detained since the army seized power in a coup last month, […]
Tag: West Africa
Nigeria Clarifies: 11 Soldiers Still Held in Burkina Faso, Not Yet Released
The Federal Government has corrected earlier reports, stating that the 11 Nigerian soldiers detained in Burkina Faso are still in custody and have not been […]
Calm Returns to Cotonou After Failed Coup
Calm has returned to the streets of Cotonou, Benin’s economic capital, following a failed military coup attempt over the weekend that was swiftly defeated by […]
APC Lauds Tinubu’s Leadership, Says Nigeria Providing Stability in West Africa
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has praised President Bola Tinubu for what it describes as strong and stabilizing leadership in […]
Benin Government Says Coup Attempt Fails, Order Restored
The government of Benin Republic has announced that President Patrice Talon is safe and that loyalist forces are restoring order following a brief coup scare […]
Drug Trade Fuels Latest Political Instability in Coup-Hit Guinea-Bissau
BISSAU, Guinea-Bissau – The global drug trade has emerged as a central factor in the latest military coup in Guinea-Bissau, with officers justifying their takeover […]
ECOWAS Marks 50th Anniversary, Faces Calls for Major Reform
ABUJA – As the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) celebrates its 50th anniversary, regional leaders and scholars are urging a fundamental shift towards […]
Gambia Vows to Arrest Ex-Dictator Jammeh Upon Return
BANJUL– The Gambian government has issued a firm warning to its former leader, Yahya Jammeh, stating he will be arrested if he returns from exile. […]
Osinbajo to Lead ECOWAS Observers for Côte d’Ivoire Presidential Election
Abuja – The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has appointed Nigeria’s former Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, to head its Election Observation Mission […]