Sierra Leone: Ex-president’s guard, 11 others charged over failed coup
FREETOWN: Sierra Leone authorities have charged 12 people with treason in connection with a failed… Read More
11 months ago
Coup
Gabon coup leader will not rush to elections despite pressure
The leader of a coup that this week overthrew Gabon's President Ali Bongo said on… Read More
1 year ago
Abdourahmane Tiani: The Niger general behind the coup
In 2011, after two decades climbing the ranks of Niger's army, Abdourahamane Tiani was handed… Read More
1 year ago
Detained president defiant as Niger soldiers declare coup
Niger's President Mohamed Bazoum on Thursday defiantly vowed to protect "hard-won" democratic gains after he… Read More
1 year ago
Coup d’état: The term and the memorable coups
The term ‘coup d’état’ first came to fore in the 17th century that was translated… Read More
1 year ago
Myanmar opium farming booming after coup: UN
BANGKOK: Opium poppy production in Myanmar ramped up dramatically following the 2021 military coup, the… Read More
2 years ago
Eight soldiers charged over foiled coup in Gambia
Gambia charged eight soldiers with treason and conspiracy on Friday for their role in a… Read More
2 years ago
Germany says more arrests expected in coup plot
German authorities expect further arrests and raids in the coming days in connection with a… Read More
2 years ago
Burkina Faso military chief Damiba declared president
Burkina Faso's new military strongman, Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba, has been declared president by the country's… Read More
3 years ago
After coups in Mali and Burkina Faso, will Niger be next?
Speculation that Niger may become the next Sahel nation to suffer a coup has surged… Read More
3 years ago
One year after Myanmar coup, sanctions and new charges
WASHINGTON: The United States, Britain and Canada unveiled coordinated sanctions on Myanmar officials Monday as… Read More
3 years ago
Burkina Faso army deposes president in West Africa’s latest coup
OUAGADOUGOU: Burkina Faso's army said on Monday it had ousted President Roch Kabore, suspended the… Read More
3 years ago
Armenia PM warns of coup attempt after army demands his resignation
Pashinyan, 45, has rejected calls to step down Read More
4 years ago
Myanmar protesters call for general strike against coup
Opponents of Myanmar’s military coup called a general strike and more street protests on Monday. Read More
4 years ago
Two killed in Myanmar’s Mandalay city in bloodiest day of protests
Tension escalated quickly in Mandalay where police and soldiers were confronting striking shipyard workers and… Read More
4 years ago
UN warns Myanmar against harsh response to protesters
The United Nations special envoy has warned Myanmar’s army of “severe consequences” for any harsh… Read More
4 years ago
Putin shake-up could keep him in power past 2024 as cabinet steps aside
Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed constitutional changes on Wednesday that would give him scope to… Read More
5 years ago
US President denounces impeachment inquiry against him as ‘coup’
The United States President Donald Trump has denounced the impeachment inquiry threatening his presidency as… Read More
5 years ago
Sudan arrests top general, officers over foiled coup
Sudan's military said Wednesday it had arrested a top general and several others over a… Read More
5 years ago
Turkey issues warrants for over 240 soldiers over alleged coup links
Turkish police launched raids on Tuesday seeking to arrest more than 240 military personnel suspected… Read More
5 years ago