Coup

UNDP identifies reasons for coups in Africa

* As Japanese Govt, UNDP, introduce new courses for peace operation projects The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has blamed the over-ambition of young military officers who do not want to wait

2 days ago

by Bridget Chiedu Onochie, Abuja

Bolivian President Luis Arce talks to the media during a press conference in La Paz on June 27, 2024. - Bolivia's government said on June 27, 2024, that 17 people, including active and retired military personnel and civilians, have been arrested over a failed coup against President Luis Arce. (Photo by AIZAR RALDES / AFP)

Bolivia president denies conspiracy after failed coup

Bolivian President Luis Arce on Thursday denied conspiring with his former army chief, who was arrested after deploying troops and tanks to the heart of the capital La Paz, where they tried

5 days ago

World

Judge tells DRC ‘coup’ trial acts ‘punishable by death’

Around 50 people, including three US citizens and a Belgian, went on trial on Friday in the Democratic Republic of Congo over what the army called an attempted coup.

4 weeks ago

Africa·News·World

DR Congo trial over foiled ‘coup’ bid opens

A trial opened in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Friday of around 50 people including several Americans over what the army said was a thwarted coup attempt last month.

4 weeks ago

Africa·News·World

Good governance as antidote to rumours of coup

The marginal lessening of tension in the country over the past few weeks is a clear indication that the government is secure when it meets, reasonably, its mandate to secure the people

3 months ago

Editorial·Opinion

On the ECOWAS rapprochement

The action of Nigeria in reopening her land and air border with Niger Republic is a clear manifestation of the resolve of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to tackle

4 months ago

Editorial·Opinion

On the ECOWAS rapprochement

The action of Nigeria in reopening her land and air border with Niger Republic is a clear manifestation of the resolve of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to tackle

4 months ago

Editorial·Opinion