Topic: coup
Sierra Leone's Attempted Coup: President Maada Bio Says Calm Restored
Sierra Leone President Julius Maada Bio said the majority of the leaders of an earlier Sunday attack on a military barracks in the capital, Freetown, had been arrested.
Sierra Leone President Julius Maada Bio said the majority of the leaders of an earlier Sunday attack on a military barracks in the capital, Freetown, had been arrested.
The United States Slashes Aid To Niger After Military Coup
The United States has announced that it is cutting g of aid worth over $500 million to Niger after a military coup in July that saw the removal of a democratic government.
The United States has announced that it is cutting g of aid worth over $500 million to Niger after a military coup in July that saw the removal of a democratic government.
Burkina's Military Govt Says Foiled Coup Attempt
Burkina Faso's military government said Wednesday it had foiled a coup attempt the previous day, almost a year after the country's leader came to power in a coup himself.
Burkina Faso's military government said Wednesday it had foiled a coup attempt the previous day, almost a year after the country's leader came to power in a coup himself.
Congo-Brazzaville Government Denies Claims Of coup Attempt
The Congo-Brazzaville administration has denied recent reports of a coup attempt against President Denis Nguesso, who has been in power for 39 years.
The Congo-Brazzaville administration has denied recent reports of a coup attempt against President Denis Nguesso, who has been in power for 39 years.
Gabon's President Under House Arrest, Coup Leaders Assert
Military commanders announced on Wednesday that Gabonese President Ali Bongo Ondimba has been placed under house arrest, and one of his sons arrested for "treason," they declared that the government had been deposed.
Military commanders announced on Wednesday that Gabonese President Ali Bongo Ondimba has been placed under house arrest, and one of his sons arrested for "treason," they declared that the government had been deposed.
A Coup Underway In Gabon As Army Ousts President Ali Bongo
Army officers in Gabon have announced that they have taken over power from President Ali Bongo after nullifying election results that declared Bongo the winner.
Army officers in Gabon have announced that they have taken over power from President Ali Bongo after nullifying election results that declared Bongo the winner.
