coup
Attempted coup in Bolivia fails after president calls on country to mobilize in defense of democracy
World
June 27, 2024
Attempted coup in Bolivia fails after president calls on country to mobilize in defense of democracy
CNN — Bolivian President Luis Arce stared down a short-lived attempted coup on Wednesday, after calling on the public to…
Niger coup leader proposes return to democracy within 3 years
World
August 20, 2023
Niger coup leader proposes return to democracy within 3 years
CNN — Niger’s military ruler General Abdourahamane Tchiani, who ousted President Mohamed Bazoum and seized power in a coup, has…
ECOWAS orders ‘immediate activation’ of standby force in Niger
World
August 11, 2023
ECOWAS orders ‘immediate activation’ of standby force in Niger
CNN — West African leaders on Thursday ramped up the rhetoric against Niger’s coup leaders, ordering the “activation” and the…
Niger military deploys reinforcements to capital after ignoring deadline to cede power
World
August 7, 2023
Niger military deploys reinforcements to capital after ignoring deadline to cede power
Niamey, Niger CNN — Niger’s armed forces have been bringing in reinforcements to the capital to prepare for a potential…
As critical deadline for Niger’s military coup expires, the country’s airspace closes due to ‘threat of intervention’
World
August 7, 2023
As critical deadline for Niger’s military coup expires, the country’s airspace closes due to ‘threat of intervention’
CNN — Niger’s airspace closed on Sunday, the day imposed as a deadline by a group of African countries for…
France backs regional bid to oust coup leaders in Niger ahead of deadline
World
August 6, 2023
France backs regional bid to oust coup leaders in Niger ahead of deadline
CNN — France said it backs efforts by members of an African regional bloc to thwart the coup in Niger,…
Niger’s coup leader faces a deadline to cede power. Will military action come next?
World
August 6, 2023
Niger’s coup leader faces a deadline to cede power. Will military action come next?
CNN — The leaders of a coup in Niger are digging in their heels as they face a looming deadline…
Europeans evacuated from Niger as neighboring West African juntas warn against intervention
World
August 1, 2023
Europeans evacuated from Niger as neighboring West African juntas warn against intervention
CNN — France is preparing to evacuate its citizens from Niger after a presidential coup plunged the West African nation…
France and EU cut off financial support to Niger following military coup
World
July 30, 2023
France and EU cut off financial support to Niger following military coup
CNN — France and the EU have cut off financial support to Niger after a coup toppled the West African…
Niger soldiers claim President Mohamed Bazoum has been ousted, deepening coup fears
Middle East
July 27, 2023
Niger soldiers claim President Mohamed Bazoum has been ousted, deepening coup fears
CNN — Men in military fatigues claimed to have taken power in Niger hours after President Mohamed Bazoum was reportedly…