Tag: Coup
Meet Salamatu Gbajabiamila, the daughter of Maj Gen Illiya Bisalla, the man implicated in the assassination of Murtala Muhammed
Many Nigerians know Femi Gbajabiamila, the Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu and a former Speaker of the Nigerian House of Representatives. But [...]
How Tinubu was marked for assassination by disgruntled military officers in foiled coup plot
Nigeria’s security services recently uncovered what officials describe as one of the gravest threats to the country’s democracy since the return to ci [...]
Nigeria military finally admits some officers plotted to overthrow Tinubu
The Nigerian military has confirmed that some officers were implicated in a plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu.
In October last ye [...]
‘The president is safe,’ State authorities reveal after foiling attempted coup
President Patrice Talon of Benin Republic says he is safe as the country's army has affirmed that they are in control of an attempted coup to oust [...]
Jonathan is safe, departs Guinea-Bissau — Spokesperson
Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan is safe and has left Guinea-Bissau following recent political developments in the West African nation.
H [...]
Goodluck Jonathan trapped in Guinea-Bissau following coup d’etat
Former President Goodluck Jonathan is among African leaders who are currently trapped in Guinea-Bissau following a coup d’état in the country.
Jonath [...]
Army repels attempted coup d’etat in DRC
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) army says it has repelled an attempted coup d’etat.
The army said Congolese and foreign fighters were involved [...]
Sudan’s prime minister detained, internet shut down amid reports of coup
Some members of Sudan’s transitional government and other civilian leaders have been detained following an apparent coup by military forces.
The de [...]
Guinea’s coup leader Doumbouya sworn in as interim president
The leader of mutinous soldiers who deposed Guinean President Alpha Condé last month, Mamady Doumbouya, was on Friday inaugurated as the country’s int [...]
Sudan authorities foil coup attempt, arrest top military officers
Sudan authorities foiled an attempted coup d’etat, according to reports from state media, warding off opposition to a civilian-military council th [...]