Benin arrests dozen soldiers over attempted coup – Report
Around a dozen soldiers have been arrested in Benin following an attempted coup, including the ringleaders of the foiled operation, military and security sources told AFP on Sunday. One…
Guinea-Bissau president detained as military announces coup
Military officers in Guinea-Bissau have taken control of the government, suspended the country’s electoral process and declared they will be in control “until further notice”. On Monday, President Umaro…
DSS charges man for advocating military coup
The Department of State Services has filed a six-count charge against 27-year-old Innocent Chukwuemeka Onukwume for allegedly calling for a military coup in the country. The charges, brought before…
Nigerian president replaces top military officials after alleged coup attempt
Nigeria’s leader, Bola Tinubu has made changes in the hierarchy of the Service Chiefs, replacing General Christopher Musa with General Olufemi Oluyede as the Chief of Defence Staff. The…
Nigerian Military Dismisses Coup
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has described as misleading a report by an online publication insinuating that the cancellation of activities marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary was linked to an…
Madagascar president warns of coup plot as soldiers join protests
Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina says there is an ongoing plot to grab power illegally as soldiers joined the youth-led protests that have shaken the Indian Ocean country for weeks.…












