Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has safely returned to Abuja after being trapped in Guinea-Bissau during a military coup. Read the full details of his dramatic escape and Nigeria's response.
Guinea-Bissau's President Umaro Sissoco Embalo has fled to Senegal following a military coup. Opposition candidate Fernando Dias alleges Embalo organized the power grab. Read latest developments.
West African bloc ECOWAS suspends Guinea-Bissau from decision-making bodies following military coup. Demands immediate release of President Umaro Embalo and restoration of constitutional order.
Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan safely returns to Abuja after being evacuated from Guinea-Bissau military coup. Read details of his West Africa mission.
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has safely returned to Abuja after being trapped in Guinea-Bissau during a military coup. Read the full story of the diplomatic rescue mission.
President Bola Tinubu participates in emergency ECOWAS summit addressing military takeover in Guinea-Bissau. West African leaders pledge action to restore constitutional order.
Nigeria strongly condemns the military coup in Guinea-Bissau, demands immediate restoration of constitutional order and warns of regional consequences. Read Nigeria's full response.
Former President Goodluck Jonathan is confirmed safe and has left Guinea-Bissau following military takeover. Federal government provides official confirmation of his evacuation.
African Union and ECOWAS missions denounce Guinea-Bissau military coup that disrupted election results. Regional bodies urge constitutional order restoration and official releases.
Nigeria strongly condemns the military coup in Guinea-Bissau, calls for immediate constitutional restoration and warns coup plotters will be held accountable. Read full statement.
Guinea-Bissau's military appoints General Horta N'Tam as head of state for one year following coup. Capital remains at standstill as international community condemns power grab.
Former President Goodluck Jonathan safely evacuated from Guinea-Bissau following military coup. Federal Government confirms his return amid condemnation of unconstitutional takeover.
Former President Goodluck Jonathan is safe and has left Guinea-Bissau following a military coup that disrupted elections. Read the full statement from the Federal Government.
House of Representatives calls on FG to secure former President Goodluck Jonathan's safe return from coup-hit Guinea-Bissau. All diplomatic channels must be utilized immediately.
Nigerian lawmakers call for immediate diplomatic action to secure former President Goodluck Jonathan's safe return from coup-stricken Guinea-Bissau. Read full details.
Former President Goodluck Jonathan stranded after military takeover in Guinea-Bissau. Tinubu administration taking urgent steps to ensure his safe return to Nigeria. Read latest developments.
Timi Frank condemns Guinea-Bissau military takeover, urges AU and ECOWAS to address democratic decay. Military given 180 days to restore constitutional order.
Nigerian House of Representatives urges immediate diplomatic action to ensure the safe return of former President Goodluck Jonathan, stranded in Guinea-Bissau after a military coup.
Nigeria strongly condemns the military coup in Guinea-Bissau, demands immediate restoration of constitutional order and safety of detained officials. Read the full details.
Timi Frank condemns the Guinea-Bissau coup as a symptom of Africa's democratic failures. He urges AU action and a swift return to civil rule. Read his full analysis.
West African leaders condemn military coup in Guinea-Bissau following contested elections. Regional bodies demand restoration of constitutional order and release of officials.
Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan is stranded in Guinea-Bissau following a military coup that suspended elections and closed borders. ECOWAS and AU condemn the takeover.
Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan stranded in Guinea-Bissau after military coup suspends elections and closes borders. Read latest developments.
Military officers in Guinea-Bissau declare total control, suspend electoral process and close borders. President Embaló confirms arrest in what he calls a coup d'état. Read the latest developments.
Heavy gunfire near Guinea-Bissau's presidential palace sparks coup fears as soldiers deploy. The nation awaits tense election results amid a history of political instability. Read the latest updates.
Military takes control of Guinea-Bissau, suspends electoral process and imposes curfew following disputed presidential election. Get the latest updates on the political crisis.
Heavy gunfire near Guinea-Bissau's presidential palace sparks coup fears as soldiers deploy. Get the latest on the election crisis and political instability.
Military officers in Guinea-Bissau claim total control, suspend elections, and close all borders following a contested presidential vote. Get the latest details.
Guinea-Bissau President Umaro Sissoco Embaló reportedly detained in an apparent coup attempt just days after contentious elections. Get the latest details.
The Court of Arbitration for Sport dismisses Guinea's appeal, confirming Tanzania's place in Group C with Nigeria's Super Eagles. Read the full details.