Gabon Strides Towards Democracy One Year After Coup
One year after the coup that ended the Bongo family’s 55-year rule, Gabon is finally taking steps toward democracy. The…
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Did Mali’s Coup Spark a Wave of Instability in West Africa?
The 2020 military coup in Mali, led by Colonel Assimi Goita, has had a profound impact on West Africa, triggering…
Niger’s Problems Persist One Year On From Coup
A year after Niger’s dramatic coup, life has worsened as security and economic crises persist. The coup, justified by the…
Burkina Faso Leader Dismisses Rumors of Coup Attempt
Capt Ibrahim Traoré, the leader of Burkina Faso’s ruling junta, has rubbished claims that an attack on an army base…
US, Canadian, British, and Belgian Citizens Among Suspects on Trial Over Thwarted Congo Coup
Congolese authorities charged over 50 defendants, including six with US, British, Canadian, and Belgian citizenship, to court on Friday for…
US Reveals Congolese Authorities Denied Access to Americans Detained Over Coup Attempt
The US Embassy in Congo revealed they have not been granted access to three American citizens detained for allegedly participating…
Three Americans Involved in DRC Foiled Coup, Claims Army Spokesperson
U.S. citizens have been implicated in a thwarted coup attempt in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), which aimed to…
DRC Army Claims Foiled Coup Attempt
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s army announced it has thwarted a coup attempt orchestrated by a group of soldiers. The…
Coup Attempt In The DRC: What You Should Know
Defence and security forces in the DRC successfully crushed a coup attempt involving both foreigners and Congolese nationals. The Democratic…