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Burkina Faso Military Government Foils Coup Plot

Burkina Faso military government on Wednesday said the country’s intelligence and security community prevented a coup plot against the government of Ibrahim Traore. Traore came into power in September 2022 through a

John Adoyi

1 year ago

Africa·Latest News·Politics

AU Suspends Gabon Over Military Coup

The African Union through its Peace and Security Council said it has suspended Gabon from all its activities, following the Wednesday coup that saw the removal of the country’s President, Ali Bongo

John Adoyi, PBA Journalism Mentee

1 year ago

Africa·Latest News·Politics

Zimbabwe 2023: Observers Say Election Conduct Fell Below Expectation

Observers at the 2023 elections in Zimbabwe have said the conduct of the exercise by the Zimbabwe Election Commission (ZEC) fell below expectation and have scored the commission low. The preliminary report

John Adoyi, PBA Journalism Mentee

1 year ago

African Union Suspends Niger Over Coup, Urges Return To Democracy

Africa·Politics

Niger Coup: Junta Enlists Mali, Burkina Faso Troops Amidst Standoff

Niger’s Military junta, led by Brig. Gen. Abdrahmane Tchiani, has indicated that it has authorised the intervention of troops from neighboring Mali and Burkina Faso, intensifying the standoff with fellow West African

Emmanuel Ochayi

1 year ago

Africa·Latest News

African Union Suspends Niger Over Coup, Urges Return To Democracy

The African Union has suspended the Republic of Niger from participating in its activities over the recent military coup. The coup, staged on July 26, abruptly toppled the democratic government of President

Emmanuel Ochayi

1 year ago

Africa·Politics

Top Zimbabwe’s Presidential Candidate, Chamisa, Accuses Mnangagwa Of Plans To Rig Election

As Zimbabweans prepare for the August 23 general elections, the presidential candidate of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), Nelson Chamisa, has alleged that the incumbent president of the country, Emmerson Mnangagwa

John Adoyi, PBA Journalism Mentee

1 year ago

Africa·Politics

Zimbabwe 2023 Polls: What You Need To Know Before August 23

Amidst economic hardship, rising inflation and corruption, Zimbabweans will file out on August 23 to elect leaders into the presidency and both houses of parliament. There are 11 candidates jostling for the

John Adoyi, PBA Journalism Mentee

1 year ago

ECOWAS Orders Deployment Of Standby Military Force To Niger

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Niger Crisis: Civil Society Criticises ECOWAS’ Military Plans, Seeks Diplomacy

Leading voices within Nigeria’s civil society circle have sharply criticised the proposal by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to employ military action in addressing the ongoing political turmoil in

Emmanuel Ochayi

1 year ago

Africa·Latest News·Politics

Niger’s New Prime Minister Expresses Confidence In Overcoming ECOWAS Sanctions

Niger’s recently appointed Prime Minister, Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine, stated on Monday that his country is poised to counter the sanctions imposed by the West African bloc ECOWAS in response to last

Emmanuel Ochayi

1 year ago

LP’s Obi Sweeps Presidential Poll In Anambra, Imo, Delta

Niger Coup: Peter Obi Calls For Swift Transition To Democratic Rule

Labour Party (LP) Presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has called for a swift return to constitutional democracy in the Niger Republic In a statement issued via his verified social

Emmanuel Ochayi

1 year ago

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Burkina Faso Military Government Foils Coup Plot

AU Suspends Gabon Over Military Coup

Zimbabwe 2023: Observers Say Election Conduct Fell Below Expectation

Niger Coup: Junta Enlists Mali, Burkina Faso Troops Amidst Standoff

African Union Suspends Niger Over Coup, Urges Return To Democracy

Top Zimbabwe’s Presidential Candidate, Chamisa, Accuses Mnangagwa Of Plans To Rig Election

Zimbabwe 2023 Polls: What You Need To Know Before August 23

Niger Crisis: Civil Society Criticises ECOWAS’ Military Plans, Seeks Diplomacy

Niger’s New Prime Minister Expresses Confidence In Overcoming ECOWAS Sanctions

Niger Coup: Peter Obi Calls For Swift Transition To Democratic Rule

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