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Nigerian politician warns of possible coup linked to presidential succession dispute
NigeriaSouth Africa
First seen: Aug 23, 2026, 11:31 AM UTCUpdated: Aug 23, 2026, 11:31 AM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
Donald Duke said Thabo Mbeki had been told Nigeria could face a coup over concerns about Olusegun Obasanjo’s bid for a second term.
SO WHAT?
A potential coup warning signals political instability in a major regional state, though the claim is unconfirmed in the headline.
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