Tag: Coup d’etat
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Coup scare hits Benin Republic; 3 men arrested
Benin Republic’s state prosecutor has announced the arrest of three prominent men on suspicion of planning a “coup d’etat” in the country.
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Niger’s coup leaders stand ground as ECOWAS’ ultimatum expires
Niger’s coup leaders have taken a defiant stance by shutting down the country’s airspace after rejecting an ultimatum from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to reinstate deposed President Mohamed Bazoum or face the threat of military intervention. The announcement, made late on Sunday, coincided with a massive gathering of coup supporters at…
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No excuse for change of government by coup d’etat – Osinbajo
No excuse for change of government