Trial opens after Nigeria charges six over 2025 coup plot
From Eye on Africa by FRANCE 24 English
April 22, 2026 · 15 min
About this episode
The episode discusses the charges against six men in Nigeria for a coup plot, foreign involvement in the Sudan conflict, and a new art exhibition in Paris.
In tonight's edition: In Nigeria, six men are charged with planning an attack on the presidential villa. Also, a new investigation suggests foreign fighters, including Colombians, have been backing one side in the Sudan conflict. Plus we take a dive into the art world with the latest exhibition from the Nigerian-born artist Eniwaye Oluwaseyi in Paris.
People in this episode
Host: FRANCE 24 English
Topics covered
- Nigeria coup plot
- Sudan conflict
- art exhibition
- foreign fighters
- political news
Keywords
- Nigeria
- coup plot
- Sudan
- foreign fighters
- art exhibition
- Eniwaye Oluwaseyi
- politics
- news
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: FRANCE 24
Places: Nigeria, Sudan, Paris
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