Benin
🇧🇯 Attempted Coup in Benin Foiled by Government Forces
A group of soldiers declared a takeover and ousted President Talon in Benin, but loyal forces quickly restored order. Coup attempt foiled…
Tag: Democracy
Guinea Bissau
Guinea-Bissau Military Seizes Power, Suspends Elections as President Embaló is Deposed
The military in Guinea-Bissau has seized power, deposed President Embaló, suspended elections, sealed borders, and imposed a curfew amid growing political tension.
Ivory Coast
Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara Set for Fourth Term as Election Ends with Critics Citing Flaws
Ivory Coast’s President Alassane Ouattara appears headed for a fourth term after securing about 89.8% of the vote in the 25 October…
Africa
Paul Biya Declared Winner in Cameroon’s Presidential Election
Cameroon’s Constitutional Council has declared 92-year-old President Paul Biya the winner of the October 12 election with 53.66% of the vote, extending…
Africa
Sierra Leone’s President Bio Elected New ECOWAS Chair Amid Regional Crises
Abuja, Nigeria – June 22, 2025 At the 67th Ordinary Summit of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) held in…