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Benin’s Interior Minister Says Coup Attempt Foiled

Benin’s Interior Minister, Alassane Seidou, has dismissed claims of President Patrice Talon’s removal, announcing on national television that a small group of soldiers attempted a mutiny early Sunday but were swiftly contained by security forces. According to the minister, the…

Breaking: Soldiers Declare Coup in Benin

A major political crisis is unfolding in Benin after soldiers led by Colonel Pascal Tigri appeared on national television on Sunday, announcing the removal of President Patrice Talon and the establishment of a “military committee for refoundation.”In their televised statement,…

Liberia Approves New Law Regulating Community Radio

Liberia’s House of Representatives has passed a landmark bill regulating the ownership, management, licensing, and operation of community radio stations across the country. The legislation received approval following a detailed assessment by the Joint Committee on Information, Broadcasting, and Judiciary.…

Burkina Faso Faces Criticism Over Death Penalty Return

Amnesty International has strongly condemned the decision by Burkina Faso’s military-led government to reinstate the death penalty. The move, announced during a recent cabinet meeting, has sparked renewed concern among human rights advocates. According to Amnesty International, the decision marks…

DRC–Rwanda Peace Deal Welcomed By UN Chief

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has praised the peace and economic agreement recently signed between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda. The deal, brokered by the United States, is being hailed as a crucial step toward easing long-standing tensions…

Nigeria Appoints Christopher Musa as New Defence Minister

Nigeria’s newly appointed Minister of Defence, retired General Christopher Musa, officially assumed office on Friday at the Ministry of Defence, Ship House, Abuja. His appointment by President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday came after the resignation of former minister Muhammed Badaru…

Guinea-Bissau Crisis Sparks Fresh Pleas To ECOWAS

More than a week after the military coup in Guinea-Bissau, pressure continues to mount on the junta to allow the disrupted electoral process to resume. Regional institutions, civil society groups, and international actors are intensifying calls for a swift return…