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Burkina Faso

September 20, 2023

Coup Contagion: ‘I will just say okay oh’ if military takes over in Nigeria, Obasanjo declares

“Why do we have to allow the youth to start looking for liberators beyond the government of the day? Why?” 

TINUBU; OBASANJO AND CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF
September 20, 2023

U.S. provides $247 million to Nigeria, others for humanitarian needs

This new funding will support USAID humanitarian partners providing lifesaving food assistance, emergency health care, safe drinking water and sanitation.

Internally Displaced Persons
September 17, 2023

Military takeover setback for Africa but countries free to choose leaders, says Nigeria’s UN envoy

The envoy spoke against the backdrop of succession of military coups unfolding across Africa, with the recent being in Gabon.

Tijjani Muhammad-Bande (Credit: Channels)
September 14, 2023

Paris 2024: Nigeria name 12-man squad for historic Olympic Rugby ticket

Also included in the roster are Gabriel John Etim, Matthew Ilube, and Oluwadara Odunlami.

Nigeria’s Rugby national team
September 13, 2023

24 countries seal qualification for 2023 AFCON

A breakdown of the qualified countries shows that 12 former AFCON champions, including three-time champions Nigeria, will be on parade come January 2024.

AFCON
September 12, 2023

2024 AFCON: North Africans dominate, Nigerian referees missing again

Nigerian referees have not been selected by CAF to officiate as centre referees in the last five AFCONs.

AFCON
September 12, 2023

42% of people aged 18 to 35 support military rule; 20% of older generation want democracy: Report

The result was published on Tuesday amid the military coup in some African countries.

Military coups
September 9, 2023

UN chief Guterres urges countries to implement measures against increasing attacks on schools

He stated facts around the globe showed that 224 million children and young people urgently need educational support.

António Guterres
September 3, 2023

Ex-lawmaker calls for end to military coups in Africa

Mr Uwak, in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, condemned the latest coup in the country.

Gabon and Niger coupists
September 1, 2023

Coups: Macron says without France there will be no Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso

“There would probably no longer be a Mali … Burkina Faso, and I’m not sure there would still be Niger.”