By Gyldas A. Ofoulhast-Othamot, St. Petersburg College The Bongo family’s 56 year hold on power in Gabon was abruptly brought…
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Niger coup: Military takeover is a setback for democracy and US interests in West Africa
By Leonardo A. Villalón, University of Florida The West African nation Niger is under military rule following a coup in…
Niger faces military coup; President Bazoum held in palace
NIAMEY, Niger — The president of Niger was facing a military coup on Thursday after soldiers declared they intended to…
Burkina Faso coup leader takes office as interim president
The military leader who led a coup in Burkina Faso, ousting Lt. Col. Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba, took office as the…
Violence erupts in Burkina Faso after militants overthrow president
Violence struck Burkina Faso’s capital after protestors and a group of soldiers mounted a coup and announced on state television…
