Benin Ex-Minister Held in Failed Coup Probe
Former Benin defence minister Candide Azannai is in pre-trial detention over a foiled coup plot. Get the latest on the arrests and political tensions in West Africa.
Category : Political Crisis
Tanzania's Peaceful Choice on Independence Day 2025
Analysis of why Tanzania's December 9, 2025, passed peacefully despite calls for mega protests. Citizens chose stability, rejecting external narratives of chaos. Read the full story.
Benin jails 30 over foiled coup, opposition questioned
A Beninese court has jailed around 30 people, mostly soldiers, for a failed coup. Opposition figures face questioning as President Talon's government tightens security ahead of the April handover.
Benin coup attempt fails, President Talon secure
Benin's army regains control after soldiers announce coup on state TV. President Patrice Talon is safe. Details on the failed attempt and regional instability.
Rivers Assembly Members Plan Defection to APC
Political tensions escalate as Rivers lawmakers plan defection to APC, reportedly driven by Nyesom Wike's waning influence. Get the latest details on the unfolding crisis.
Guinea-Bissau Junta Cites Ethnic War Risk for Coup
Guinea-Bissau's military justifies seizing power, claiming post-election instability risked an ethnic civil war. The junta's new narrative contradicts initial claims.
Cameroon Opposition Leader Dies in Detention, Sparks Outrage
Cameroon faces political turmoil as 74-year-old opposition figure Anicet Ekane dies in military custody. His party alleges medical neglect, while government denies wrongdoing. Read the full story.
Cameroon Opposition Leader Dies in Detention at 74
Cameroonian opposition figure Anicet Ekane has died in military custody. His lawyers allege denial of medical care. The death could heighten tensions after disputed elections.
Guinea-Bissau Coup: Junta Appoints PM Amid Condemnation
Guinea-Bissau's new military leader appoints a prime minister as the AU and ECOWAS suspend the nation following the latest coup. Get the full story on the power grab and international reaction.
Guinea-Bissau President Embalo flees after coup
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.
ECOWAS suspends Guinea-Bissau after military takeover
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.
AU, ECOWAS condemn Guinea-Bissau military coup
African Union and ECOWAS missions denounce Guinea-Bissau military coup that disrupted election results. Regional bodies urge constitutional order restoration and official releases.
Guinea-Bissau Coup: Frank Demands 180-Day Transition
Timi Frank condemns Guinea-Bissau military takeover, urges AU and ECOWAS to address democratic decay. Military given 180 days to restore constitutional order.
ECOWAS, AU condemn military takeover in Guinea-Bissau
West African leaders condemn military coup in Guinea-Bissau following contested elections. Regional bodies demand restoration of constitutional order and release of officials.
PDP Crisis: Factions Battle for Court Recognition
Fresh confusion rocks PDP as rival factions exchange letters in court over legitimacy. Senator Anyanwu and Ambassador Arapaji in leadership tussle. Read full details of the deepening crisis.
Goodluck Jonathan Trapped in Guinea-Bissau Coup
Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan stranded in Guinea-Bissau after military coup suspends elections and closes borders. Read latest developments.
Military takes control of Guinea-Bissau, suspends elections
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.
Soldiers Deploy Near Guinea-Bissau Palace Amid Coup Fears
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.
Coup in Guinea-Bissau days after presidential vote
Military takes control of Guinea-Bissau, suspends electoral process and imposes curfew following disputed presidential election. Get the latest updates on the political crisis.
Soldiers Deploy in Guinea-Bissau Amid Election 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.
Guinea-Bissau Army Takes Control, Closes Borders
Military officers in Guinea-Bissau claim total control, suspend elections, and close all borders following a contested presidential vote. Get the latest details.
Coup Attempt: Guinea-Bissau President Detained
Guinea-Bissau President Umaro Sissoco Embaló reportedly detained in an apparent coup attempt just days after contentious elections. Get the latest details.
Cameroon Opposition Leader Flees to Gambia After Election
Cameroonian opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary has fled to Gambia for safety after losing the presidential election to Paul Biya. The Gambian government confirms hosting him on humanitarian grounds.
Aborisade Appeals to Makinde, Wike in PDP Crisis
UK-based lawyer Niyi Aborisade urges Governor Makinde and Nyesom Wike to reconcile as PDP faces internal crisis with expulsions threatening 2027 elections. Read more.
PDP Crisis: Aborisade Appeals to Makinde, Wike
UK-based lawyer Niyi Aborisade calls for urgent reconciliation between PDP factions following mutual expulsions of Makinde, Wike, and other leaders. Unity crucial for party survival.
Wike Rejects Turaki's Democracy Threat Claims
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike dismisses PDP factional chairman's claims of endangered democracy while SDP warns of authoritarian slide. Read the latest political developments.
PDP Crisis Turns Violent in Abuja, Sparks Democracy Fears
Violent clashes at PDP secretariat in Abuja deepen Nigeria's political crisis. Thugs, tear gas, and factional battles threaten opposition strength ahead of 2027 elections. Read full analysis.
PDP Crisis Turns Violent in Abuja, Sparks Democracy Fears
Violent clashes at PDP headquarters between rival factions deepen Nigeria's political crisis. Police fire tear gas as thugs attack journalists. Opposition warns of one-party state drift ahead of 2027 elections.
Cameroon Opposition Leader Declares Self President-Elect
Cameroon's opposition leader, Issa Tchiroma Bakary, declares himself President-elect, appointing Alice Nkom as spokesperson. Read the latest on the political crisis.
PDP Crisis: Turaki Appeals to Trump for Democracy Rescue
PDP Chairman Tanimu Turaki calls on President Trump to save Nigeria's democracy following violent clashes at party headquarters. ADC condemns attack as threat to multiparty system.
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