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June 18, 2024

Former Thai premier faces criminal charges for insulting monarchy

The former premier was accused of insulting Thailand’s monarch in an interview with the South Korean newspaper Chosun Daily nine years ago.

Former Thai premier and monarch
September 28, 2023

New coup d’état in Burkina Faso thwarted, military junta claims

Burkina Faso’s military junta said a coup plot was thwarted on Tuesday.

Burkina Faso junta
September 4, 2023

Niger’s military rulers reopen airspace after coup

Niger’s airspace is accessible for both civil and commercial aircraft with immediate effect, the military said on Monday.

Niger Coup plotters
August 24, 2023

Bazoum: ECOWAS warned military attack not option against Nigerien coupists

“The best way is for the leaders to sit down to negotiate through diplomatic response.”

ECOWAS LEADERS AND NIGER COUP LEADERS
July 30, 2023

Coup: Nigeria, other ECOWAS members consider military options against Niger

He said the authority agreed that military action would be taken against the military junta of the Niger Republic if they failed to restore President Bazoum within one week.

ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government
July 27, 2023

Military officers sack President Bazoum in fresh Niger coup

The soldiers took over the state television and announced a successful putsch in the West African country on Wednesday night.

Niger Coup plotters
July 26, 2023

Coup in Niger Republic; President Bazoum held inside palace: Report

“We have decided, after having taken the president, to dissolve the constitution,” said a uniformed officer.

President Mohamed Bazoum
February 18, 2022

Buhari asks European leaders to punish African coup plotters

“For many decades, our continent has been deprived of political stability and socio-economic development due to terrorism and violent extremism,” explained Mr Buhari.

President Muhammadu Buhari
January 24, 2022

Soldiers free Burkina Faso general imprisoned for 2015 coup attempt

Burkina Faso had imposed a country-wide curfew following riots in the capital and reports about an attempted coup on Sunday.

General Gilbert Diendere
February 1, 2021

UN, US condemn Myanmar coup

“All leaders must act in the greater interest of Myanmar’s democratic reform, engaging in meaningful dialogue, refraining from violence and fully respecting human rights and fundamental