Coups

Pascal Tigri, the army officer who led the coup in the Republic of Benin/Lionscrib

Benin Detains 30 Individuals Over Unsuccessful Coup Attempt 1 min read

Benin Detains 30 Individuals Over Unsuccessful Coup Attempt

Chinedu Ugo 9 months ago

Military intervention from Nigeria and other regional partners averted the coup. Approximately 30 individuals, predominantly military personnel, have been imprisoned in Benin for their...

Guinean Military Head of State Colonel Mamady Doumbouya surrounded by soldiers

Ailing Democracy And Bad Leadership Responsible For Military Coups In West Africa 2 min read

Ailing Democracy And Bad Leadership Responsible For Military Coups In West Africa

Chinedu Ugo 3 years ago

Four Countries in West Africa are ruled by the military after seizing power through coups. West African countries Burkina Faso, Mali, Guinea, and Niger...