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The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has observed the rise of an alliance of coup plotters preparing to defend themselves against the sub-regional body. According to Commissioner of Political Affairs and Security, Abdul-Fatau Musah, the military government in Burkina Faso is in preparation to deploy troops to Niger …

The occurrence of coup d’état, a forceful overthrow of a legitimate government by a faction within the military or political elite, has been a recurring topic in African nations, with recent instances in various countries. Concerns about the possibility of a coup in Ghana have also emerged. This article explores …

At an emergency meeting in Abuja, Nigeria, on 30 July, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) demanded the “immediate release and reinstatement” of Niger’s elected president, Mohamed Bazoum. He had been held by the military since 19 July. The regional bloc gave the military in Niger a one-week …

Founder and leader of the Glorious Word Power Ministries, Prophet Isaac Owusu Bempah, has cautioned state authorities to be on the alert for a coup d’etat that can befall the nation. The man of God has specifically called on the Presidency and security agencies to up their game to ensure …

Two Gambian military officers linked to an alleged plot to overthrow the government of President Adama Barrow have been arrested over the weekend, Gambia’s government spokesperson has said. The government said on 21 December that a group of soldiers had been arrested in connection with an attempt to stage a coup …

The former President John Mahama has dispelled claims that he is orchestrating a plan to unconstitutionally overthrow the government. Mr Mahama, in a February 16 statement, dismissed any such assertion of any coup describing it as false. The Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwame Baffoe, popularly …

The Director-General of Public Affairs of the Ghana Police Service, DCOP Kwesi Ofori has stated that they will investigate the intentions of #FixTheCountry convener, Oliver Barker-Vormawor’s coup comment. DCOP Kwesi Ofori told Newsfile host, Samson Lardy Anyenini on Saturday morning that the Tema Regional Police Command is currently probing into …

    The President of the Republic, H.E Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has said that there are no justifications in the military intervention in the governance of a country in spite of the reasons the men in uniform always give for their actions.     Speaking in an interview with …

Guinea President, Alpha Conde has been arrested by the military following a coup d’etat in the country Sunday afternoon. Per the information, as well as photos and videos, the country’s President is under house arrest.   Earlier reports had it that there was heavy gunfire in the heart of Guinean …