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How Nigeria, ECOWAS Deployed Troops to Crush Coup Plotters in Benin Republic

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has deployed a regional standby force—backed heavily by Nigeria—to Benin Republic after a faction of soldiers...

ECOWAS: X-raying the existential threat of Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso exit

A News Analysis by Mark Longyen There is an emerging reality that the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is set to lose three...

Blows for France, USA as Russia sends air defence system, soldiers to Niger

Russia has sent an air defence system and 100 military trainers to Niger Republic in West Africa as the country ends its relationship with...

Niger Republic opens land border with Nigeria

One week after the authorities of Nigeria Customs Service opened the Illela land border between Nigeria and Niger Republic, the government of Niger Republic...

Niger coup plotters name former economist as new prime minister

Nearly two weeks after the military took over power in Niger, the coup plotters have named former economy minister Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine as...

Italy urges extension as Niger awaits ECOWAS’ threat

Italy has urged the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to extend its deadline for the reinstatement of Niger’s ousted president. Italian Foreign Minister...

Niger to engage Russia’s mercenaries as ECOWAS threatens military action

A clash is imminent as the coupists in the Republic of Niger have sought Russia’s help in the face of military threats by the...

Tinubu emerges ECOWAS chairman, says no to coup d’etat

In a unanimous endorsement that signals the trust and confidence reposed in him by his counterparts, President Bola Tinubu emerged the new Chairman of...

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Why Coups Are Rising Across Africa — A Visual Timeline (2020–2025)

Africa is experiencing its most turbulent political period in two decades as soldiers increasingly seize power, test democratic institutions,...
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Benin Coup Collapses After Nigeria Steps In — What Really Happened

Abiodun Temitayo In the early hours of Sunday, December 7, 2025, the Republic of Benin—long seen as one of West...

Cosmetic economic growth not lifting Nigerians out of poverty, expert tells Tinubu

Chairman of the Alliance for Economic Research and Ethics LTD/GTE, Dele Kelvin Oye Esq., has said Nigeria’s much-celebrated economic...

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Why Coups Are Rising Across Africa — A Visual Timeline (2020–2025)

Africa is experiencing its most turbulent political period in...

Benin Coup Collapses After Nigeria Steps In — What Really Happened

Abiodun Temitayo In the early hours of Sunday, December 7,...