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WAEF Urged African Leaders To Prioritize Citizens’ Welfare To Avoid Coups

West African Elders Forum (WAEF) has urged African leaders to put citizens’ welfare, peace, and security at the centre of governance, to consolidate democracy in the region. Participants at the ‘State of Democracy’ webinar, organised by WAEF, an Initiative of the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation (GJF), gave this advice in a statement by its Communications Officer, […]

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US Issues Warning To France Of Threat From Africa

The Geopolitical Implications of African Decolonization: A Closer Look at the US Warning to France The process of decolonization in Africa is raising concerns on the global stage, with former US intelligence officer Scott Ritter recently issuing a warning to France regarding the potential existential threat it poses. This report delves into the intricacies of […]

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Coup: I’m Very Happy With What Happened In Gabon — Fayose

A former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, says he is pleased with developments in Gabon following soldiers’ seizure of power in the oil-rich Central African country. In an exclusive interview on Channels Television’s Hard Copy on Friday, Fayose said that while he does not support military intervention in politics, he believes the recent wave […]

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Retired Generals Advocate For Good Governance To Prevent Coups

In a bid to prevent the resurgence of coups, some retired generals have issued a strong warning to politicians, emphasizing the importance of respecting the constitution and ensuring good governance by democratically elected leaders. These generals stressed that although coups are undesirable, citizens are growing increasingly intolerant of being taken for granted by their leaders. […]