Guinea’s junta leader, Mamady Doumbouya, has elevated himself to the rank of army general as the West African nation observed the anniversary of its armed forces. Doumbouya, 43, came to power in September 2021, ousting President Alpha Conde, who had previously appointed him to lead an elite unit responsible for protecting the president from such … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has lifted various economic sanctions slammed on Niger Republic, Burkina Faso and Mali. The regional bloc, however, said the political and targeted sanctions remain. This decision was made at the Extra-ordinary Summit on the political, security, and peace conditions in the ECOWAS … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the military regimes in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger announced Sunday their immediate withdrawal from the Economic Community Of West African States (ECOWAS). The leaders of the three Sahel nations issued a statement saying it was a “sovereign decision” to leave the Economic Community of West African States “without delay”. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that there is ongoing tension in Sierra Leone following an attempted Coup. This news medium gathered that there was a heavy gunshot in Cockrill Barracks on Sunday morning. Following the frightening situation currently in Freetown, the Sierra Leone Government has slammed a curfew until further notice. The government also reassured the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Congolese Brazzaville government has dismissed rumours of a coup attempt against President Denis Nguesso. Thierry Moungalla, the country’s minister of information, spoke via a message posted on the X platform tweet on Sunday. “URGENT – Fanciful information suggests serious events that are underway in Brazzaville. “The Government denies this … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a military coup is reportedly ongoing in Congo Brazzaville according to multiple sources. Congo President, Denis Sassou-Nguesso is said to be in the New York, United States for 78th United Nations General Assembly at the moment. Editors Pick BREAKING: President Tinubu Nominates Two New Ministers FG Announces Special Allowances For … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led Federal Government has dismissed any fears of a military coup in Nigeria, saying the country has fully embraced democracy and that the country’s democratic institutions were becoming stronger. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated this following the latest coup in Africa. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that African Union (AU) has suspended Gabon after a military coup overthrew President Ali Bongo Ondimba on Wednesday. The coup leaders have announced that they will install Gen. Brice Nguema as the transitional president of the country. The AU’s Peace and Security Council met on Thursday to discuss the situation in Gabon … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the leader of the military junta in Niger Repubic, General Abdourahmane Tchiani has justified the decision of soldiers in the country to remove President Mohammed Bazoum from office and take over power in the West African Nation. According to the coup leader, their decision was taken in the best interest … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former presidential aide, Reno Omokri has insisted that Nigeria must resolve the crisis in the Niger Republic. Omokri stated that the result of the economic and political instability in the Niger would lead to an influx of refugees in Nigeria. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Appoints Special Investigator To Probe … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigeria has disconnected the supply of 150 megawatts, MW of electricity daily to Niger as part of efforts by the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, to restore democracy in that nation. The disconnection was effected by the Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, directly involved in the transmission … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the French government has initiated the evacuation of its citizens and other Europeans from Niger due to escalating violence. The announcement comes in response to attacks on the French embassy and an ongoing airspace closure, which left French nationals unable to leave independently. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Appoints … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that supporters of the military junta that took over Niger in a coup earlier this week marched in their thousands on Sunday through the streets of the capital, Niamey. According to AP, protesters were seen waving Russian flags, chanting the name of the Russian president and forcefully denouncing former colonial power … Read more
Mali and Guinea, also in West Africa, have also seen coups in the past 18 months that have prompted AU suspensions EKO HOT BLOG reports that the African Union (AU) on Monday, announced the suspension of Burkina Faso in response to the January 24 coup that ousted President Roch Marc Christian Kabore. The bloc’s 15-member … Read more
The military announced that it had seized power on state television on Monday… EKO HOT BLOG reports that new military leader of Burkina Faso has promised a return to the normal constitutional order “when the conditions are right”. Lieutenant Colonel Paul-Henri Damiba led a mutiny that ousted President Roch Kaboré on Monday. Read also: Coup: … Read more
The military in Burkina Faso said it had seized power because of President Roch Kaboré’s failure to unite the nation and… EKO HOT BLOG reports that more than 1,000 people have gathered in the main square in Burkina Faso’s capital, Ouagadougou, to celebrate Monday’s coup, with some burning the French flag while others danced as … Read more
The former prime minister, Abdalla Hamdok, resigned on Sunday amid a political deadlock… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United States, Norway, Britain and the European Union have warned Sudan’s military against appointing their own prime minister, saying it would risk plunging the nation into conflict. The countries said they would not support a prime … Read more
2022: Primate Ayodele Releases Shocking Prophecies On Presidential Jet Crash, Release of Igboho, Nnamdi Kanu, AFCON, Other Key Issues EKO HOT BLOG reports that the leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has issued a series of prophecies for the coming New Year 2022 one of which is that a presidential jet will … Read more
Hamdok was quoted as saying that he had agreed to the deal to stop the violence… EKO HOT BLOG reports that Sudan’s ousted Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok has been reinstated following last month’s coup when he was put under house arrest. He has appeared on TV to sign a new power-sharing agreement with coup leader … Read more
The deadly violence comes days after a military-led ruling council was announced EKO HOT BLOG reports that five demonstrators were killed in pro-democracy protests in Sudan on Saturday, according to the Central Committee of Sudanese Doctors. The group said four protesters died of gunshot wounds, and a fifth from choking on tear gas during clashes … Read more