Niger has had a long history of military coups since its independence from France in 1960, though in recent years it had been less politically unstable....
Among leaders who attended the meeting are President Umaro Sissoco Embalo of Guinea-Bissau, Alassane Ouattara of Cote D’Ivoire and Faure Gnassingbe of Togo.
Rather than their huff and puff over military hijacks of democracy, African leaders need to be told that the only antidote against coups is good governance....
I asked my friend why soldiers were so deployed, and he answered that since the country was not at war, what else would the soldiers be...
“Concerns have been raised about the fate of democracy as a system of government in the country and in the wider sub-region, and equally so, about...
The two leaders also spoke on strengthening relations between their two countries and on their shared work on global and regional issues.
Massoudou also called on “democrats and patriots” to make the “attempted coup” fail, according to a posting on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter.
Niger’s President Mohamed Bazoum took to social media on Thursday with a defiant vow to protect “hard-won” democratic gains a day after he was toppled in...
Sani stated, “Military rule must be totally rejected and resisted in West Africa. Our democracy is not perfect and there is no perfect democracy anywhere. Military...
“I’m surprised to read comments in the social media, it appears that many young people are now in support of it. I understand the disappointment and...
He would take Abraham to the land being occupied by very powerful, unconquerable nations and tell him to look and...
While external military intervention is often considered vital during crises, achieving lasting peace requires a comprehensive approach that extends far...
I write this with no allegiance to any sect or Islamic school of thought. I am writing because Nigeria may...
Psychologically, this reform carries profound meaning. For decades, many civil servants have relied on office chapels and mosques as emotional...
So, is Nigeria economically broke? The uncomfortable truth is that Nigeria is not yet bankrupt but it is dangerously close....
Nigeria’s debt challenge is not merely a financial problem but a national test of leadership, accountability, and vision. The country...
In large parts of the country, especially the northern and middle belt regions, violence from armed groups, bandits, and insurgents...
Nigeria’s 2025 CGT reform is a commendable step toward a more equitable and efficient tax system. Aligning CGT with CIT,...
Operating under the "One Country, Two Systems" framework, where Hong Kong and Macao maintain separate legal systems and customs territories,...
CAF has revealed the final shortlist for the 2025 Women’s Player of the Year award featuring Rasheedat Ajibade and two...
Anthony Joshua could earn £70m in a proposed professional bout with Jake Paul, as negotiations advance and Netflix eyes broadcasting...
Nigeria’s 4–1 win over Gabon in the 2026 World Cup playoffs has drawn praise from Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Minister...