West African bloc says region is in a state of emergency after surge in coups

A leader of the West African regional bloc says coups and attempted coups have left the region in a state of emergency ...
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What to know as Nigeria pushes forward on military deployment to Benin Republic

Amid limited manpower and ongoing internal security challenges, Nigeria is moving ahead with plans to deploy troops to Benin ...
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Barau: Nigeria Leading Democratic Defence With Tinubu’s Swift Action In Benin Coup

Senator Barau praises Nigeria’s prompt military intervention in Benin and calls for similar decisiveness against domestic ...
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Inside details of Nigeria’s military operation that foiled coup in Benin Republic

President Bola Tinubu ordered the Nigerian Air Force to enter Benin Republic and take over its airspace to help dislodge the ...
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Just In: Burkina Faso Releases 11 Detained Nigerian Soldiers

Burkina Faso has released the eleven Nigerian military officers who were detained after their Air Force transport aircraft ...
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Viral video shows Benin coup plotters firing heavily at Nigerian anti-coup aircraft, watch the clip here

A viral video shows Benin Republic coup plotters reportedly firing at a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) aircraft deployed to help ...
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How Nigerian military foiled coup in Benin Republic – Tinubu

Today, the Nigerian armed forces stood gallantly as a defender and protector of constitutional order in the Republic of Benin ...

Benin coup leader's location and fate of hostages unknown after failed takeover

The apparent leader of a failed coup in Benin is on the run and the fate of hostages remains unclear a day after a group of ...