Gabon coup: Wife of deposed President Ali Bongo detained
Sylvia Bongo was under house arrest, but a judge says she should be held in jail ahead of a trial.
1970-01-01 08:00
Niger attack: Jihadists kill dozen of soldiers in deadliest raid since coup
Killings by militant Islamists have intensified since the military seized power in July.
1970-01-01 08:00
Niger attack: Soldiers killed by hundreds of jihadists in Kandadji
Jihadist attacks have intensified across Niger since the military seized power in July.
1970-01-01 08:00
French troops will soon leave Niger - what happens then?
Decisions made by Niger's ruling juntas will be crucial as to how Islamist extremism spreads.
1970-01-01 08:00
Niger coup: Macron says France to withdraw troops and ambassador
French president says ambassador will leave and all military cooperation will end in "the months to come".
1970-01-01 08:00
Gabon coup leaders: Ousted President Ali Bongo now free
The decision follows pressure from regional bloc Eccas and neighbouring countries.
1970-01-01 08:00
Gabon coup leader Brice Nguema being sworn in as president
General Brice Nguema, who toppled long-time leader Ali Bongo, officially becomes Gabon's interim leader.
1970-01-01 08:00
Gabon coup will not end rule by Bongo clan - presidential source
A source close to the deposed president says those celebrating the coup should not expect much change.
1970-01-01 08:00
General Brice Oligui Nguema: Who is Gabon's coup leader?
Who is General Brice Nguema, the man who overthrew the president he was supposed to protect?
1970-01-01 08:00
Gabon coup: Why military takeovers are all the rage
Gabon is the latest African state to be hit by a coup, raising fears about the future of democracy.
1970-01-01 08:00
Niger coup leader Gen Tchiani promises to handover power in three years
Gen Tchiani said that Niger did not want a war but would defend itself against foreign intervention.
1970-01-01 08:00
Niger coup: Ousted President Bazoum to be charged with high treason, junta says
Coup leaders accuse the detained Mohamed Bazoum of undermining national security,
1970-01-01 08:00