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Coup De’tat In Nigeria? Questions Over DIA’s Role In Uncovering Alleged Plot to Kill Tinubu, Shettima, Others

Ekemenah, a lawyer and global affairs analyst told Prime Business Africa that the Directorate of Military Intelligence (DMI) sometimes referred to as the Army’s Military Police, is traditionally responsible for internal surveillance within the military, including detecting sabotage or coup plotting among

October 19, 2025

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African Junta-Led States Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso Leave ECOWAS

Three West African countries under military rule, Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso, have announced their decision to leave the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), a regional economic bloc. This was confirmed in a joint statement read out on Niger national

January 28, 2024

Africa

Sierra Leone Coup Attempt Gets ECOWAS, United States’ Attention

Condemning the failed coup plot in Sierra Leone, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) says it is utterly disgusted by the attempt to “disturb the peace and constitutional order” of the West African nation. The government of the Sierra Leone

November 27, 2023

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France Recalls Ambassador, Withdraws Troops From Niger

President of France, Emmanuel Macron, has announced the recall of its ambassador and all diplomats currently in the Niger Republic as political crisis in the West country rises. The French president also announced an end to military corporation with Niger following the

September 25, 2023

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Fayose Hails Gabon’s Military Leaders For Removing President Ali Bongo

Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose expressed positive sentiments over the Gabon coup. Speaking on Channels Television, Fayose said the quest to remain in power at all costs against the wish of the people has been responsible for the current wave

September 2, 2023

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By Isaac Chukwuebuka Chibuife A group of high-ranking military officers of the Gabonese Armed Forces, announced on national television early Wednesday morning that they had nullified the country’s election results and have seized power, adding another chapter to the ongoing wave of

August 30, 2023

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 nations. The junta’s move comes as a response to the

August 25, 2023

Africa·News

Yoruba Movement Opposes ECOWAS’ Planned Military Action In Niger

The Supreme Council of the Yoruba Self-determination Movement, led by Professor Banji Akintoye, has expressed strong reservations about the Economic Community of West African States’ (ECOWAS) decision to resort to military intervention in the Republic of Niger. In a statement released after

August 15, 2023

From Ukraine To Niger: Any Lessons For Puppet ECOWAS?

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Niger Junta Lacks Legitimacy To Prosecute President Bazoum, Says Exiled Minister

Hassoumi Massoudou, Niger’s exiled Foreign Minister, has voiced strong objections to the military junta’s move to prosecute the country’s ousted president, Mohamed Bazoum. In an interview with FRANCE 24 and sister radio station RFI, Massoudou emphasized the necessity of restoring constitutional order

August 15, 2023

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ECOWAS Member State, Cape Verde Kicks Against Military intervention In Niger

Cape Verde has jettisoned the idea of military intervention in Niger, joining other countries like Sierra Leone, Ghana, Liberia, and Togo. The country’s president, Jose Maria Neves, said the political crisis in Niger should be handled diplomatically, adding that military intervention would

August 14, 2023

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Coup De’tat In Nigeria? Questions Over DIA’s Role In Uncovering Alleged Plot to Kill Tinubu, Shettima, Others

African Junta-Led States Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso Leave ECOWAS

Sierra Leone Coup Attempt Gets ECOWAS, United States’ Attention

France Recalls Ambassador, Withdraws Troops From Niger

Fayose Hails Gabon’s Military Leaders For Removing President Ali Bongo

Timelines Of Recent Coups Across Africa

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

Yoruba Movement Opposes ECOWAS’ Planned Military Action In Niger

Niger Junta Lacks Legitimacy To Prosecute President Bazoum, Says Exiled Minister

ECOWAS Member State, Cape Verde Kicks Against Military intervention In Niger

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