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Military finally admits coup attempt against Tinubu after initial denials

THE Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) has finally confirmed that some of the 16 officers previously arrested over ‘indiscipline...
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Sylva alleges political witch-hunt after EFCC declared him wanted

FORMER Minister of State for Petroleum Resources and ex-governor of Bayelsa State, Timipre Sylva, has alleged that he is...
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Coups in west Africa have four things in common: knowing what they are is key to defending democracy

By Salah Ben Hammou, Rice University AUGUST 2025 makes it five years since Malian soldiers ousted President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta...
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Burkina Faso junta alleges coup plot linked to Ivory Coast 

BUKINA Faso's military government has announced that it foiled a "major plot" to overthrow junta leader Captain Ibrahim Traoré. The...
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Nigeria, Niger make peace move after 2023 coup

NIGERIA is making efforts to rebuild diplomatic ties with the Republic of Niger following months of strained relations triggered...
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Bolivia’s President slams coup attempt, orders Army General’s arrest

BOLIVIA's President Luis Arce has slammed a coup attempt against his government as soldiers and armoured military vehicles pulled...
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