Military Coups in Africa

President Ali Bongo
Why Gabon soldiers ended Ali Bongo’s 14-year rule four days after ‘re-election’

Exactly four days after Gabon’s presidential election, held on Saturday, August 26, 2023, the country’s…

Nigeria military coups
Video: 9 times military coups have rocked Nigeria and the masterminds

Since 1999 when Nigeria transitioned from military rule to democracy, the country has enjoyed 23…