Niger coup: Are military takeovers on the rise in Africa?

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A series of coup attempts in recent years has raised fears that military takeovers in Africa are on the rise.

Gabon coup attempt: Two army rebels ‘killed’

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The government says the situation is under control after armed rebels claimed to have seized power.

Gabon coup attempt: Two army rebels ‘killed’

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The government says the situation is under control after armed rebels claimed to have seized power.

Florentin Pogba: Guinea international on trial at Spanish club Elche

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Guinea international defender Florentin Pogba is on a week-long trial at Elche in the hope of securing a contract with the Spanish second division club.

Aly Ghazal: Egypt international joins Portuguese strugglers Feirense

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Egypt international defender Aly Ghazal signs for Feirense as a free agent in a bid to help the club stay in the Portuguese top flight.

Celebrity looks recreated by Nigerian using nuts and bottles

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Toheeb Adedokun Akorede recreates celebrity looks from nuts, plastic bottles and other found objects.

Ali Bongo – Gabon’s president arrested in army coup

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As the military seizes power in Gabon, we examine the colourful, contentious life of its ousted president.

Nigeria’s Daily Trust undermined security, army says

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The Daily Trust put troops in danger by reporting about a planned operation, the army says.

Gabon coup attempt: Government says situation under control

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All five rebels who claimed to have seized power have been arrested, the government says.

US attacks on Somalia’s al-Shabab increase under Trump

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Since President Trump took power aerial attacks on al-Shabab have increased, writes the BBC's Tomi Oladipo.