Bookmark Beauty pageantsCoups d'etatDaniel OrtegaGeneral NewsNicaraguaWorld News Police charge director of Miss Nicaragua pageant with running ‘beauty queen coup’ plot by Ethan Kim December 2, 2023 December 2, 2023 Allegations of beauty pageant manipulation and political intrigue in Nicaragua’s Miss Universe victory.
Bookmark AfricaCoups d'etatGabonGeneral NewsWorld News Numerous Celebrations and Calls for Change Emerge Amidst a Surge of Coups in Africa by Joshua Brown September 1, 2023 September 1, 2023 Resurgence of coups in Africa driven by disillusionment with democracy, economic struggles, and governance woes.
Bookmark Ali Bongo OndimbaCoups d'etatGabonGeneral NewsNigerWorld News Ousting of Gabon’s unpopular leader was a ‘smokescreen’ for soldiers to seize power, analysts say by Madison Thomas August 31, 2023 August 31, 2023 Analysis: Gabon’s leader ousted amid coup claims; experts see power play behind grievances.
Bookmark CorruptionCoups d'etatGabonGeneral NewsMilitary and defenseOmar BongoWorld News Insurgent Soldiers in Gabon Instate Military Commander Following Arrest of President, Accusing Him of Misconduct by Lucas Garcia August 30, 2023 August 30, 2023 This comprehensive article details the recent military coup in Gabon, where rebellious soldiers detained President Ali Bongo Ondimba and instated a new leader, alleging long-standing corruption and betrayal. The coup …
Bookmark AfricaAli Bongo OndimbaCoups d'etatGabonGeneral NewsWorld News Gabon’s wealthy, dynastic leader thought he could resist Africa’s trend of coups. He might be wrong by Ryan Lee August 30, 2023 August 30, 2023 Gabon’s President Ali Bongo Ondimba faces uncertain future as military coup challenges his dynastic rule and oil-rich nation’s stability.
Bookmark Coups d'etatGeneral NewsNigerWorld News Limited Outcome in Talks Between Regional Bloc and Niger’s Junta, Insider Reveals to AP by Ethan Kim August 20, 2023 August 20, 2023 Stalled Talks: Niger’s junta and regional bloc’s dialogue yield little progress; concerns over France’s role and military intervention linger.
Bookmark Coups d'etatGeneral NewsIslamMohamed BazoumNigerWorld News Niger’s coup leaders say they will prosecute deposed President Mohamed Bazoum for ‘high treason’ by Sophia Chen August 14, 2023 August 14, 2023 Niger’s rebellious soldiers plan to prosecute ousted President Bazoum for high treason, amid escalating regional tensions and mixed signals on talks.
Bookmark AfricaCoups d'etatDiplomacyGeneral NewsIslamMohamed BazoumNiameyNigerNigeria governmentUnited NationsVictoria NulandWorld News Niger’s neighbors and the UN seek to deescalate tensions with last-minute diplomacy by Michael Nguyen August 8, 2023 August 8, 2023 Uncertainty surrounds Niger as neighbors and the UN strive for diplomacy amid military threats following a coup.
Bookmark AfricaCoups d'etatGeneral NewsMohamed BazoumNigerNigeria governmentUnited States governmentVictoria NulandWorld News Coup Leaders in Niger Reject US Diplomat’s Request to Meet Nation’s President by Ethan Kim August 7, 2023 August 7, 2023 Coup leaders in Niger reject US diplomat’s plea to meet president under ‘virtual house arrest’; concerns mount over counterterrorism efforts.
Bookmark Coups d'etatDisaster planning and responseGeneral NewsMali governmentMohamed BazoumNigerNigeria governmentWorld News Niger’s junta shuts airspace and accuses neighboring nations of plan to invade as deadline passes by Ethan Kim August 7, 2023 August 7, 2023