Coups & Military Juntas

Breaking coverage of coups, military takeovers, junta rule, and constitutional crises across Africa. Follow ECOWAS responses, AU sanctions, transition timelines, and civilian-led restoration efforts, reported by our newsroom from verified sources.

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Jessica Oji wins historic World U20 Shot Put gold for Nigeria
Africa Front Staff · Aug 8
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Africa Front Staff · Aug 8
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Africa Front Staff · Aug 8
13 unaccounted for after 163 Kwara abductees rescued – Community leader
Africa Front Staff · Aug 8
Kogi govt vows justice for victims after deadly reprisal attack
Africa Front Staff · Aug 8
Tinubu commends his economic team, NGX for stabilising Nigeria’s economy
Africa Front Staff · Aug 8
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Africa Front Staff · Aug 8
Lagos health sector needs 40,000 doctors, N100bn to strengthen – Sanwo-Olu
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Record-dry July in parts of Western Cape raises water concerns as El Niño strengthens

Parts of the south-western Western Cape recorded their driest July on record, with several weather stations measuring historically low rainfall. This, coupled w

August 8, 2026

AfricaAfrica Front StaffAugust 2026

Record-dry July in parts of Western Cape raises water concerns as El Niño strengthens

By Africa Front Staff

Acrobatic, goofy and super-fast: the biama battles redefining Ivorian dance culture

Fuelled by TikTok and street dance battles, the coupé-décalé offshoot is latest expression of Côte d’Ivoire’s pop culture The 400-strong crowd, perched on plast

August 7, 2026

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Acrobatic, goofy and super-fast: the biama battles redefining Ivorian dance culture

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Jessica Oji wins historic World U20 Shot Put gold for Nigeria

‘It’s a thankless job’ — Madugu responds to Super Falcons criticism

CAF Inter-Club Competitions: Rangers, Rivers United, 3SC, El-Kanemi learn continental opponents

13 unaccounted for after 163 Kwara abductees rescued – Community leader

Kogi govt vows justice for victims after deadly reprisal attack

Tinubu commends his economic team, NGX for stabilising Nigeria’s economy

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