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Resurrection Of Coups In Nigeria

Global UpfrontFeb 18, 2026February 18, 20260

By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu Many Nigerians believed most earnestly that military coups have been buried for good in Nigeria – until the news of

France Preparing Neo-colonial Coups In Africa – Russian Foreign Intelligence Service

Global UpfrontFeb 2, 2026February 2, 20260

Paris is preparing neo-colonial coups d’·tat on the African continent and seeking opportunities for “political revenge” in Africa, the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service’s (SVR) press

Resurgence Of Military Coups In West Africa

Global UpfrontDec 27, 2025December 27, 20251

By The Guardian Editorial Board, December 27, 2025 The resurgence or attempts by the military to take over governments in parts of West Africa, as

Coups In West Africa And Sustainability Of Democracy

Global UpfrontDec 23, 2025December 23, 20251

Vanguard Editorial, December 23, 2025 The recent failed coup attempt in Republic of Benin, allegedly led by Lt. Col. Pascal Tigri, has once again drawn attention to

Benin Republic Coup: Need For Deeper Reflection

Global UpfrontDec 18, 2025December 18, 20251

Daily Trust Editorial, Thursday December 18, 2025 The attempt by a group of soldiers to take over the reins of government in Benin Republic on

Democracy Under Attack In Africa

Global UpfrontDec 15, 2025December 15, 20251

By Punch Editorial Board Democracy is under serious threat in Africa. Many citizens have lost faith in elections and democratic governance. This has resulted in

ECOWAS Leaders Meet In Abuja, Opts For Preemptive Military And Diplomatic Interventions To Stop Coups

Global UpfrontDec 15, 2025December 15, 20251

The Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) met in Nigeria’s capital Abuja on Sunday at the 68th

Coups in Africa: How Democratic Failings Help Shape Military Takeovers – Study

Global UpfrontDec 11, 2025December 11, 20251

By Ernest Harsch Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, Guinea and Gabon have all suffered regime change in the last five years, led by men in military

Benin’s Failed Coup: Three Factors Behind The Takeover Attempt

Global UpfrontDec 11, 2025December 11, 20251

By John Joseph Chin Military elements attempted to topple Benin’s government in early December 2025. However, unlike other coups across the Sahel and west Africa

Manufacturers Of Coups And Bandits

Global UpfrontDec 10, 2025December 10, 20250

By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu Coups and bandits are all the rage these days. Just the other day, December 7 to be exact, there was the