Africa

BBC Army officers who seized power in a coup in Gabon on Wednesday have named General Brice Oligui Nguema as the country’s transitional leader. Gen Nguema […]

BBC The African Union (AU) has suspended Niger from all its activities following the military coup last month. The AU Peace and Security Council called on […]

BBC Niger’s military junta has announced plans to prosecute deposed President Mohamed Bazoum for high treason and undermining national security. This is the latest sign that […]

BBC Trouble began early on Wednesday when troops from the presidential guard took him captive. His foreign minister has said the takeover does not have the […]