Coup: Without ‘big stick’ on Niger, we’ll suffer consequences – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu said the coup in Gabon confirmed his fears that “copycats” will replicate military takeovers on the African continent until the trend...
Head of Gabon military junta Gen Oligui is Bongo’s “cousin”
Military officers who took power in Gabon on Wednesday have named General Brice Oligui Nguema as transition leader.
Mr Nguema is the commander-in-chief of the...
Gabon army speaks on Ali Bongo’s whereabouts after coup
Military officers in Gabon said Wednesday they have seized power and put long-serving President Ali Bongo under house arrest, sparking early morning celebrations in...
Macron says French ambassador to Niger will not leave despite pressure
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday that the country's ambassador to Niger would remain in the country despite pressure from the leaders of...
Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali form military alliance
The juntas in Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali have formed a military alliance to combat terrorism and secure their borders.
The agreement, which was announced...