Gabon coup: Bongo’s rule ended by failed promises and shifting alliances
BLK News Now!By Gyldas A. Ofoulhast-Othamot, St. Petersburg College The Bongo family’s 56 year hold on power in Gabon was abruptly brought to an end with a military coup on 30 August.…
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 which President Mohamed Bazoum was overthrown and held captive by…
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 oust the leader, sparking international condemnation as it thrust the…
Burkina Faso coup leader takes office as interim president
Ibrahim Traore takes an oath of office on Oct. 21, 2022, becoming interim president of Burkina Faso after leading a military coup last month. (Credit: Screenshot - africanews/YouTube) The military…
Violence erupts in Burkina Faso after militants overthrow president
A militant group speaks on state television Friday, Sept. 30 after mounting a coup in Burkina Faso. (Source: Screenshot - YouTube) Violence struck Burkina Faso’s capital after protestors and a…