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Tinubu, Other West African Leaders Should Reduce Presidential Guards’ Power To Prevent Coups-Liberian Army Chief

July 28, 2023 editor

To prevent more coups in West Africa, Maj.-Gen. Charles Johnson III, chief of staff to the Liberian Armed Forces, says the powers of presidential guards […]

Buhari: Coups Eroding Democratic Gains Of West Africa

September 24, 2021 editor

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed concern over the trend of coups in several West African countries. The president said the “unconstitutional takeover of power” is […]

African Politicians Now Staging Civilian Coups- Jonathan

December 1, 2019 editor

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has pleaded with politicians to stop killing people for the sake of power. Speaking after he was honoured with an honorary […]