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Is Russia proving better at protecting friends than fighting enemies in West Africa?
Russian forces were brought in to help defeat jihadists but they also defend the military leadership in Niger.
September 5, 2026Russia says it helped to repel Niger attempted coup
Soldiers tried to attack a key military base early on Saturday morning, authorities say, but were thwarted.
August 30, 2026Guinea's president dismisses 173 soldiers, including coup ally, for desertion
It is thought to be part of efforts to consolidate the former coup leader's control.
August 26, 2026Presidential pardon for French alleged spy accused of plotting Mali coup
France is yet to comment on Yann Vezilier's pardon and previously called the accusations "unfounded".
August 13, 2026Mexico and Peru restore diplomatic relations after asylum row
Relations broke down after former Peruvian Prime Minister Betssy Chávez sought asylum in the Mexican embassy in November 2025.
August 7, 2026Sierra Leone drops treason charge against ex-president over attempted coup
Ernest Bai Koroma was arrested in 2023 after gunmen broke into an armoury and some jails, freeing inmates.
July 15, 2026Philippines urges Myanmar to grant ASEAN envoy access to Aung San Suu Kyi - Reuters
Philippines urges Myanmar to grant ASEAN envoy access to Aung San Suu Kyi Reuters
May 6, 2026Brazil's Congress approves plan to drastically cut Bolsonaro's jail term
Last year ex-president Jair Bolsonaro was sentenced to 27 years in jail for plotting a coup after losing an election.
May 1, 2026Brazil Congress overturns Lula veto on bill cutting Bolsonaro coup sentence - Reuters
Brazil Congress overturns Lula veto on bill cutting Bolsonaro coup sentence Reuters
April 30, 2026Behind Nigeria's murky coup plot - the money, the prayers and a Nollywood arrest
What court papers and sources close to the investigation have told the BBC about the scope of the plan.
April 24, 2026Nigeria charges six people with treason over Independence Day coup plot
Allegations of a coup plot first surfaced in October 2025 when an Independence Day parade was cancelled.
April 21, 2026Wanted activist arrested in South Africa over support for Benin coup plot
Keba Seba is known for opposing French influence in Africa and backing West Africa's military leaders.
April 16, 2026Brazil's former spy chief released from ICE detention
Bolsonaro ally Alexandre Ramagem was stopped by immigration agents in Orlando, Florida on Monday.
April 16, 2026Myanmar's coup leader who set off a brutal civil war is set to become president
General Min Aung is set to be chosen as the next president by the newly-elected parliament.
April 2, 2026Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing nominated as president
The military leader, who has been sanctioned by Western countries, is now certain to get the job.
March 30, 2026Guinea opposition leader urges 'direct resistance' after 40 parties dissolved
Cellou Dalein Diallo accuses the junta-leader-turned-president of erasing political threats.
March 9, 2026Spain declassifies files on 1981 attempted coup in effort to dispel conspiracy theories
The release comes on the same day as the death of the coup leader, Antonio Tejero Molina.
February 25, 2026Ghana drops coup leader's name from main airport on putsch anniversary
Supporters of the move said the Kotoka name contradicted the country’s democratic values.
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Is Russia proving better at protecting friends than fighting enemies in West Africa?
The embrace of Russia by Niger, and other Sahel states, has been seen as a rejection of the post-colonial Western powers When mutinous soldiers seized a strategic military base in Niger's capital las
Russia says it helped to repel Niger attempted coup
A security officer stands guard on the street following the attempted coup Russia has said its forces helped to repel Saturday's attempted coup in Niger. Explosions and gunfire rang out across capit
Guinea's president dismisses 173 soldiers, including coup ally, for desertion
President Mamady Doumbouya, 41, won elections in December - four years after seizing power in a coup Guinea's President Mamadi Doumbouya, 41, has dismissed more than 170 soldiers for "desertion", inc
Presidential pardon for French alleged spy accused of plotting Mali coup
President Assimi Goïta (pictured) has pardoned French national Yann Vezilier A Frenchman who was sentenced to 20 years in prison in Mali for plotting an alleged coup in the West African country has n
Mexico and Peru restore diplomatic relations after asylum row
Former Peruvian PM Betssy Chávez was granted asylum by Mexico in November 2025 Mexico and Peru have agreed to re-establish diplomatic relations following a row over the granting of asylum to a former
Sierra Leone drops treason charge against ex-president over attempted coup
Ernest Bai Koroma was been living in exile in Nigeria since January 2024 Sierra Leone's government has dropped its charges, including treason, against ex-President Ernest Bai Koroma, who was arrested
Philippines urges Myanmar to grant Asean envoy access to Aung San Suu Kyi
asiaPhilippines urges Myanmar to grant Asean envoy access to Aung San Suu KyiMyanmar's State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi arrives at a school in Kawhmu, Yangon, Myanmar, on July 18, 2019. PHOTO: Reuter
Brazil's Congress approves plan to drastically cut Bolsonaro's jail term
Brazil's Congress has overturned a veto of a bill that would dramatically reduce former president Jair Bolsonaro's prison sentence for plotting a coup after he lost the last election. Last year Bolso
Brazil Congress overturns Lula veto on bill cutting Bolsonaro coup sentence
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva looks on during an event to mark the consolidation of democracy in Brazil, a year after supporte
Brazilian Congress overturns Lula veto, approves bill that could reduce Bolsonaro's sentence
BRASILIA, April 30 (Xinhua) -- Brazil's Congress on Thursday overturned President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's veto of a sentencing bill that could reduce penalties for those convicted over the Jan. 8,
Brazil Congress overturns Lula veto on bill cutting Bolsonaro coup sentence
Published on 04/30/2026 at 02:51 pm EDT - Modified on 04/30/2026 at 02:56 pm EDT SAO PAULO, April 30 (Reuters) - Brazil's Congress on Thursday overturne
Brazil Congress overturns Lula veto on bill cutting Bolsonaro coup sentence
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox The move marked the second major defeat handed by lawmakers to Lula this week. PHOTO: REUTERS Published May 01, 2026, 02:53 AM Updated May
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Nigeria charges 6 with treason over alleged coup plot
Nigerian authorities say they have charged six people with terrorism and treason over an alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu, including a retired major general and a serving police inspect
Nigeria charges six people with treason over Independence Day coup plot
Six people in Nigeria, including a retired major general and a serving police inspector, have been charged with treason for attempting to overthrow President Bola Tinubu in a coup last year. The char
Former Brazil spy chief freed in the US after ICE detention, ally and source say
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Alexandre Ramagem was sentenced to 27 years in prison for plotting a coup. PHOTO: AFP DeeperDive is a beta AI feature. Refer to full articl
Wanted activist arrested in South Africa over support for Benin coup plot
South African police say have they arrested "wanted fugitive" French-born Beninese activist Kemi Seba while he was allegedly attempting to flee to Europe through Zimbabwe. Seba, whose real name is St
Myanmar junta chief set to be president
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Myanmar lawmakers put junta chief on path to presidency
AFP Myanmar lawmakers elected junta chief Min Aung Hlaing a vice-president on Tuesday, bringing the coup leader closer to becoming the country’s civilian leader. The former commander in chief ha
Myanmar junta chief elected vice president: parliament
NAYPYIDAW, Myanmar: Myanmar’s junta chief Min Aung Hlaing was elected a vice president by the lower house on Tuesday, parliament officials said, with the coup leader edging closer to becoming presiden