The ‘coup’ that wasn’t and its aftermath
By ILYASU GADU How is it that a routine military exercise turns out to be reported as an attempted coup d’ etat? Why did… Read More »The ‘coup’ that wasn’t and its aftermath
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Venezuelan defence minister says protests constitute ‘coup’
The Venezuelan defence minister has described anti-government protests which erupted after the disputed election result was announced as “a coup”. People took to the streets across… Read More »Venezuelan defence minister says protests constitute ‘coup’
Turkey issues arrest warrant for 37 suspects over failed coup
Turkey on Tuesday issued an arrest warrant for 37 suspects over their alleged links to a network accused of orchestrating a coup attempt in 2016.… Read More »Turkey issues arrest warrant for 37 suspects over failed coup
Guinea Opposition Leader Diallo Endorses Coup Against Conde
Guinea’s opposition leader Cellou Diallo has welcomed the coup that ousted Alpha Conde from power expressing his willingness to work with the junta. The military spent its… Read More »Guinea Opposition Leader Diallo Endorses Coup Against Conde
France Suspends Military Ties with Mali Over Coup
France is halting joint military operations with Mali over last week’s coup in the West African country. It said the suspension would continue until it… Read More »France Suspends Military Ties with Mali Over Coup
Myanmar Coup: Court Files Fresh Charges Against Suu Kyi
A Myanmar court has filed fresh charges against ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi, according to a report on the Mizzima News website. The former… Read More »Myanmar Coup: Court Files Fresh Charges Against Suu Kyi
Myanmar Generals Shut Down Internet As Thousands Protest Coup
Myanmar’s junta shut down the internet in the country on Saturday as thousands of people took to the streets of Yangon to denounce this week’s… Read More »Myanmar Generals Shut Down Internet As Thousands Protest Coup
Myanmar Blocks Facebook As Resistance Grows To Coup
Myanmar’s new military government has blocked access to Facebook as resistance to Monday’s coup surged amid calls for civil disobedience to protest the ousting of… Read More »Myanmar Blocks Facebook As Resistance Grows To Coup
China Rejects Suggestion That It Supported Coup In Myanmar
China’s foreign ministry, on Wednesday, rejected the suggestion that it supported or gave tacit consent to Monday’s military coup in neighbouring Myanmar. “Relevant theories are… Read More »China Rejects Suggestion That It Supported Coup In Myanmar
Myanmar Doctors Stop Work To Protest Coup
Staff at 70 hospitals and medical departments in 30 towns across Myanmar stopped work on Wednesday to protest against the coup that ousted elected leader… Read More »Myanmar Doctors Stop Work To Protest Coup
UN, US Condemn Military Coup In Burma
The UN and US have condemned the coup in Burma and called for a return to constitutional and democratic order in the Southeast Asian country.… Read More »UN, US Condemn Military Coup In Burma
Mali Ex-President Toure Dies At 72
Mali’s former president Amadou Toumani Toure, who led the Sahel nation for 10 years before being ousted in a coup, has died in Turkey aged… Read More »Mali Ex-President Toure Dies At 72
Mali Releases Detained Former Prime Minister
The authorities in Mali have announced the release of a dozen political and military figures arrested during a coup in August. They include the former… Read More »Mali Releases Detained Former Prime Minister