Stories tagged “Military Coup.”
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General Horta N'Tam, head of Guinea-Bissau's ruling junta, has urged members of the presidential guard, known for their loyalty to ousted ex-president Umaro Sissoco Embaló, to voluntarily surrender their weapons. This appeal follows rumors of discontent and the disarmamen…
The Alliance of Sahel States' (AES) Unified Force failed to act during a mutiny in Niger, exposing the bloc's struggle to operationalize its common defense ambitions despite its headquarters being repeatedly attacked.
Niger: Special Forces of the Nigerian Army with the Russian Africa Corps, Return to the Mutiny in Niamey
A mutiny by Nigerian special forces in Niamey, who occupied Air Base 101, ended with arrests after they failed to seize other strategic sites. The Nigerian government reportedly sought assistance from the Russian Africa Corps to suppress the uprising, highlighting growing…
Constitutional Reform in Guinea-Bissau: 'Most Power Will Be in the Hands of the Executive'
Guinea-Bissau is set to hold a referendum on a new constitution on August 30, organized by the transitional military authorities who seized power in November 2025.
Myanmar ex-junta chief seeks political legitimacy on first Thailand trip as civilian leader
Myanmar's ex-junta chief Min Aung Hlaing arrived in Bangkok for his first visit to Thailand as civilian leader, seeking a return to the diplomatic fold for his pariah state. He was installed as Myanmar's president in April following stage-managed elections that democracy …