Coup d’etat in Africa, especially in West Africa, has become commonplace in recent years, raising concerns about the survival of democracy and security on the continent.
The RSF took over Darfur’s city of al-Fashir in October in one of its biggest gains since the war started with Sudan’s army.
This comes just days after U.S. President Donald Trump hosted the Rwandan and Congolese leaders to proclaim peace.
Nigeria had earlier provided air intervention following the coup in Benin. Some of the coup plotters were arrested, while others are still on the run.
Fighting in Darfur, particularly its city of al-Fashir, has unleashed waves of ethnically driven killings and caused mass displacement.
NAF spokesman Ehimen Ejodame disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday.
Niger Republic’s military regime has imposed additional entry points screening for almost all goods coming into the country from Nigeria, citing security concerns.
Mr Eshun was tried in a military court, convicted and dismissed from the Marine Corps.
UN secretary-general António Guterres has expressed deep concern over the attempt to unconstitutionally seize power in the Republic of Benin.
This is the immediate priority of the 33 billion Global Humanitarian Overview 2026, launched on Monday, which aims to reach 135 million people overall in 50 countries.
