Senegal PM calls Guinea-Bissau coup a sham
Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko condemned the Guinea-Bissau coup and called for the disrupted election to continue.
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Mali suspends political party activities to preserve public order
The military in Mali has suspended political party activities to prevent further unrest, following a rising demand for constitutional order.
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Niger defense chief criticises foreign influence pre-coup
Niger’s defense chief explained that foreign forces, particularly France, controlled the country’s security until the July 2023 military coup.
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West Africa’s junta-led states gain regional support
West African military-led nations Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger strengthen regional alliances through the Alliance of Sahel States while navigating challenges with jihadist threats and economic dependencies.
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Niger summons Nigerian diplomat amidst tensions
Niger’s government alleges that Nigeria is supporting forces opposed to the military junta that seized power in 2023.
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DRC begins appeal process for 37 convicted in failed coup
A total of 51 people went on trial in September in the DRC over the alleged May coup attempt.
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Benin president’s right-hand man arrested on coup charges
A businessman and former sports minister in Benin were detained after being accused of bribing the commander of the presidential guard to carry out a coup.
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US troops leave Niger after coup, military deal scrapped
The US military has announced the completion of its withdrawal from Niger, following a coup that led to the termination of a military cooperation agreement.
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DRC prosecutors call for death penalty for 50 defendants
Three Americans are among 50 defendants facing the death penalty in a trial in the Democratic Republic of Congo over an alleged coup attempt in May.
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Niger’s Tiani accuses France of using Benin as base for attacks
Niger’s military ruler accused France of plotting to destabilize the country and using neighboring Benin as a base for attacks.
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