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DRC 'coup attempt' convicts appeal their sentencing

DRC 'coup attempt' convicts appeal their sentencing

Some 37 people sentenced to death over "attempted coup" in the Democratic Republic of Congo have filed appeals against their sentencing.

Benin arrests three people over 'coup plot' allegations

Benin arrests three people over 'coup plot' allegations

The government of Benin has arrested three people, including the president's close friend, over allegations of plotting a coup against President Patrice Talon.

Gabon's Bongo retires from politics, calls for wife's release

Gabon's Bongo retires from politics, calls for wife's release

Gabon's ousted President Ali Bongo Ondimba has announced his retirement from politics, and has called for the release of his wife, Sylvia Bongo Ondimba.

Doumbouya scorecard: Guinea marks three years post-coup

Doumbouya scorecard: Guinea marks three years post-coup

Guinea has marked three years since the coup of September 2021, with the citizens expressing mixed reactions about the transitional government.

Gabonese leader Nguema marks one year since coup

Gabonese leader Nguema marks one year since coup

Crowds gathered to celebrate the end of the 55-year regime and welcome Oligui, who arrived at the parade standing on a military vehicle.

A look into one year of Gabon's military rule

A look into one year of Gabon's military rule

There are mixed feelings about the rule of General Brice Oligui Nguema, who seized power after the coup against Gabon's President Ali Bongo Ondimba.

Denmark shuts embassy in Mali, Burkina Faso

Denmark shuts embassy in Mali, Burkina Faso

Following the closures in Bamako and Ouagadougou, a special representative will be appointed for the African Great Lakes and Sahel region, authorities said.

How has Niger fared one year after change of government?

How has Niger fared one year after change of government?

A year since the military overthrew Mohamed Bazoum's government, Niger seems to have mixed feelings about returning to civilian rule based on what many consider a flawed 'Western-style democracy'.

Niger's junta leader boasts 'inexorable sovereignty' on coup anniversary

Niger's junta leader boasts 'inexorable sovereignty' on coup anniversary

July 26 marks exactly one year since soldiers toppled elected President Bazoum who is still being detained by the coup leaders.

Niger's ex-colonial ruler France wants Bazoum released

Niger's ex-colonial ruler France wants Bazoum released

Niger's former colonial ruler France has demanded the release of former President Mohamed Bazoum, whose movement has been restricted since last July.

Coup fears as Bolivia soldiers surge into presidential palace

Coup fears as Bolivia soldiers surge into presidential palace

Bolivian President Luis Arce denounces "irregular mobilisation" of some army units in capital La Paz and demands troops demobilise.

Trial of DR Congo failed coup plotters begins

Trial of DR Congo failed coup plotters begins

Armed men attacked the home of Economy Minister in the early hours of May 19 before moving onto the nearby Palais de la Nation, which houses President Felix Tshisekedi's offices.