Ousts

Benin Military Ousts President Talon in Sudden Coup In a shocking turn of events, the government of Benin was upended early Sunday morning as military personnel took to public television to declare the removal of President Patrice Talon. The self-proclaimed Military Committee for Refoundation (CMR) announced that Talon would be replaced by Lieutenant Colonel Pascal Tigri, who will now lead the committee. The military's dramatic announcement has sent ripples through West Africa, raising concerns about stability in a region…

Crackdown on Drug Abuse: Liberia's Leadership Responds to Rising Public Outcry In a significant move this week, President Joseph N. Boakai of Liberia dismissed three top officials of the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA), a decision underscoring the administration's increasing awareness of the rampant drug issue plaguing the nation. This action comes amidst mounting public pressure and a recent scandal involving an LDEA senior official caught attempting to intervene on behalf of his daughter, who faced drug-related…

Somali Senate Gives Deputy PM the Boot for Being AWOL MOGADISHU, Somalia — It's curtains for Deputy Prime Minister Salah Ahmed Jama in the Somali Senate after he got the axe from his Upper House gig due to playing hooky four sessions in a row. Senate Speaker Abdi Hashi Abdullahi disclosed the decision. The ax-laying came after a probe into Jama's steady absence despite him still cashing in his paycheck and perks, which are rolled out on the back of foreign aid. According to Speaker Abdullahi, Article 19 (4) of the Upper…