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Burkina Faso military junta foils coup plot — second attempt this month

    Burkina Faso military junta foils coup plot — second attempt this month

Burkina Faso’s military junta says it has thwarted a coup attempt following information from security and intelligence services. In a statement read out on national television on Wednesday, the authorities

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On ‘liberal democracy’ and coup-baiting

    On ‘liberal democracy’ and coup-baiting

The upsurge in military coups in Africa is leading to curious propositions on the suitability of “liberal democracy” on the continent. Questions are being asked as to whether or not

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Of Niger Republic, breathing problems and other matters

    Of Niger Republic, breathing problems and other matters

“Bros, you dey town?” “Yes. Where you think say I for dey. I no tell you say I dey travel” “I thought maybe you would have gone to Niger.” “Go

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ECOWAS parliament divided over option of military deployment in Niger

    ECOWAS parliament divided over option of military deployment in Niger

Members of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) parliament have expressed differing opinions on the option of military action in restoring democracy in Niger Republic. According to NAN,

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Burkina Faso, Mali absent as ECOWAS defence chiefs meet in Abuja over Niger coup

  Burkina Faso, Mali absent as ECOWAS defence chiefs meet in Abuja over Niger coup

Chiefs of defence staff of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) are meeting in Abuja over the coup

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ECOWAS threatens force, gives 7-day ultimatum for return to democracy in Niger

  ECOWAS threatens force, gives 7-day ultimatum for return to democracy in Niger

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has announced a one-week ultimatum for coup plotters in Niger to hand

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Coup: Aircraft conveying Nigerian pilgrims trapped in Niger, says Max Air

  Coup: Aircraft conveying Nigerian pilgrims trapped in Niger, says Max Air

MaxAir says one of its aircraft is temporarily trapped in Niamey due to the ongoing military coup in Niger. In

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In Senegal, the people have foiled a constitutional coup

  In Senegal, the people have foiled a constitutional coup

On July 3, 2023, Senegal’s president, Macky Sall, in power since 2012, publicly renounced his aspiration for a constitutionally prohibited

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OBITUARY: Diya, the golden-haired ‘Abacha boy’ who survived multiple assassination attempts

  OBITUARY: Diya, the golden-haired ‘Abacha boy’ who survived multiple assassination attempts

Oladipo Diya was easily recognisable. A patch of golden hair was permanently perched atop his forehead. This easily gave him

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Contingency plans in place to support police during elections, says Irabor

  Contingency plans in place to support police during elections, says Irabor

Lucky Irabor, chief of defence staff, says the armed forces has plans in place to support the police during the

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