•A former rebel leader in Niger, Ag Boula announces the creation of an anti-coup movement CRR to oppose the military takeover.

•The Burkinabe government cancels all agreements on Tax advantages granted to French companies operating in the country.

•Liberia hands over a former Sierra Leonean police – Touray to authorities in Freetown over his alleged involvement in an insurrectionary plot.

•Umbrella labour unions meet with the Nigerian Senate as citizens lament the economic hardship experienced after the fuel subsidy removal.