Military coup

A breakdown of the 10 military coups that have shaken Africa since 2020, from Mali to Guinea-Bissau, highlighting political instability and regional fallout.

Guinea-Bissau faces deep unrest as the military arrests President Embaló, suspends elections and shuts borders amid disputed victory claims.

Guinea-Bissau’s military has arrested President amid an election dispute.

An emerging report has revealed Colonel Mohammed Ma’aji, as alleged coup coordinator who once served former governor linked to the plot.

Military intelligence reportedly uncovered N11bn in bank accounts belonging to a detained colonel.

The Guinea-Bissau army has foiled a coup attempt, arresting several soldiers, including a brigadier general, ahead of the country’s elections.

Two suspect have fled as Nigerian authorities arrest more soldiers linked to alleged coup plot.