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Gabon coup: Rwanda, Cameroon carry out major changes in military
Rwanda and Cameroon have carried out some major changes in reaction to the military coup that sacked President Ali Bongo from power in Gabon. The coup which took place on Tuesday night shocked the world and…
Things To Know About Ousted Gabonese President, Ali Bongo
The military has announced a coup in Gabon, deposing President Ali Bongo, who was declared winner of Saturday’s election. Bongo, who came to power after his father’s death in 2009, won a third term in an election which…
Democracy in shambles: African govts risk financial ‘blockade’, FDI squeeze over rising coups
• Fear rises over selloff of assets linked to African countries• Protecting democracy in Africa paramount priority, Canadian PM tells…
Who is Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, the man who toppled Ali Bongo Ondimba?
In Gabon, the Committee for the Transition and Restoration of Institutions (CTRI) announced that Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, Chief Commander of the…
Coup: Full Statement Of Gabon Military Officers’ Announcement
The military has announced a coup in Gabon, deposing President Ali Bongo, who was declared winner of Saturday’s election. Bongo, who came to power after his father’s death in 2009, won a third term in an election…
“I’m Not Surprised” – Fani-Kayode Reacts to Coup in Gabon, Gives Prediction
Former Nigerian Minister of Aviation Femi Fani-Kayode has said he is not surprised by the military coup in Gabon, and that people should expect more coups in Francophone countries of West and Central Africa. POLITICS…
BREAKING: Gabonese President Under House Arrest, Son Detained
Gabonese President Ali Bongo Ondimba is under house arrest and one of his sons has been arrested for “treason”, military officers said Wednesday. The announcement came hours after the military officers said they had…
BREAKING: Military Coup In Gabon As Soldiers Seize Power, Cancel Election Results
A dozen of Gabonese soldiers appeared on television on Wednesday announcing they were “putting an end to the current regime” and the cancellation of an election that, according to official results, President Ali Bongo…
Macron hails French ambassador for not leaving Niger Republic despite junta’s ultimatum
French President Emmanuel Macron says France will continue to support Mohamed Bazoum, the Niger Republic president who was deposed last month.…
Protests erupt in Libya over talks with Israel; PM’s residence set ablaze
Protests have erupted in Libya after Israel said its foreign minister had met with his Libyan counterpart despite the two countries having no formal diplomatic links. Libyan media reported this on Monday. Prime…
Zimbabwe’s elections flawed, SADC, US, EU, UK say
Several international election observer missions and diplomatic missions in Harare have published statements after Zimbabweans cast their votes in the elections…
ECOWAS demands shorter transition period from junta in Niger
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has urged a swifter transition from the junta in Niger.…
Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa wins re-election
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has emerged winner in the 2023 presidential election. The electoral commission announced that Mr Mnangagwa won the election to a second term with 52.6 per cent of the total vote…
Niger: War not ideal but defending democracy is sacrosanct – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu says war with the Niger Republic is not ideal for his economic reforms in Nigeria. In a…
Niger Expels Nigerian Ambassador Despite Peace Talk
Niger’s military leadership, which seized power in a coup on July 26, has expelled the Nigerian ambassador, Mohamed Usman, from the country. It also ordered the German Ambassador, Olivier Schnakenberg, to leave…
You have no authority to expel our ambassador – France tells Niger’s junta
France has rejected the order by Niger’s junta who gave the French ambassador Sylvain Itte 48 hours to quit the country. “France has taken note of the putschists’ request,” the ministry told AFP. “The putschists…
Gabon’s Bongo seeks third term in nationwide poll
Voters in Gabon headed to the polls on Saturday for a triple election in which President Ali Bongo Ondimba, scion of a family…
Listen to voice of reason….. Military option still on table – ECOWAS tells Niger junta
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has asked the military junta in Niger Republic to…
Niger junta asks French ambassador to leave country in 48 hours
The military junta in Niger Republic has ordered Sylvain Itte, the French ambassador, to leave the country within 48 hours. The country’s foreign ministry made the announcement in a statement on Friday. According…
Niger Crisis: Cow, Sheep Shortage Looms As Border Closure Bites Harder
Importation of cattle, camel, sheep, dates (Dabino) and other food items from Niger Republic has been grounded following the closure of borders by Nigerian authorities as part of efforts to restore civil authority to the neighbouring…
Niger Military Junta Authorises Mali, Burkina Faso Armies To Enter Country To Intervene In Case Of…
The junta in Niger, which seized power in a military coup on July 26, has formed a military alliance with the neighbouring countries of Burkina Faso and Mali. The rulers of Burkina Faso and Mali also seized power in coups. The three…
Niger: Macron demands Junta’s exit, ECOWAS orders fresh talks
French President Emmanuel Macron, on Thursday, demanded the release of Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum who was detained on July 26, 2023, in a military coup led by the former commander of Niger’s presidential guard,…
Niger Coup: I’m holding back ECOWAS, others from military invasion – Tinubu
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu says he is he is the one holding back ECOWAS and other unnamed forces from invading Niger to restore…
Coup: Thousands Of Europe-Bound Migrants Stranded In Niger
At least 7,000 migrants heading for Europe are currently stranded in the Republic of Niger. This comes after the July 26 coup and the subsequent closure of the borders of the francophone country. The migrants who…