The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) faces growing threats of terrorism, climate change, military coups, ...

A military coup this week in Niger, a land-locked former French colony, marked the 13th attempt − 10 of them successful − to overthrow a government in Africa since 2020, according to researchers.

A series of coups in Francophone Africa has led to French troops and diplomats being expelled from their former colonies. The recent string of coups in Africa is having an effect on at least one ...

False coup rumours rocked Côte d’Ivoire as President Ouattara led a cabinet meeting. Officials debunked claims ahead of the ...

LAGOS: Leaders of ECOWAS on Wednesday celebrated 50 years since its formation, reflecting on regional security challenges and ...

The Kremlin is moving its pieces in the Sahel. A month ago, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov chaired a conference in ...

While many continue to look at Burkina Faso as the next likely site of political upheaval, they may be looking in the wrong ...

Africa has witnessed seven coups since 2020, sparking concerns about democratic stability in the region In his book, A Journey in Service, former military president Ibrahim Babangida emphasizes ...

According to David Otto, countries in West Africa and the Sahel are experiencing a “vicious cycle” of coups, which usually begins with the rhetoric of “what citizens want”. “A ...

Indeed, the research carried out at Amani Africa indicates that last year Africa experienced the most military coups since 2003. According to UN secretary-general António Guterres, it has become ...

After returning to Ivory Coast in 2022, Thiam re-entered politics and rejoined the Democratic Party (PDCI), the former ...

After Eton and a successful career in the British Army, he became, in his words, “the go-to guy for military coups.” The ...