Fear and Loathing in the Sahel
Across the region, the promise of a better life under the military is fast turning…
6 months ago
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Burkina Faso soldiers announce overthrow of military government
Before Friday evening’s announcement, troops in Burkina Faso had blocked streets in the capital, Ouagadougou,…
3 years ago
Power struggle rocks Guinea as soldiers say they’ve taken over
Soldiers who staged an uprising in Guinea’s capital on Sunday said on state television that…
4 years ago
Mali’s military detains president, prime minister, defence minister
Mali has been in turmoil ever since. Toure’s departure triggered an ethnic Tuareg rebellion to…
4 years ago
Mali soldiers promise civilian transition after president’s ouster
The coup plotters invited Mali’s civil society and political movements to join them to create…
5 years ago
Mali president resigns after military coup
Mali’s President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita announced his resignation on live television in the early hours…
5 years ago
Mugabe resisting pressure to quit: senior source
President Robert Mugabe is insisting he remains Zimbabwe’s only legitimate ruler, an intelligence source said…
7 years ago
Burkina Faso Coup: AI wants detained leaders released
Amnesty International has urged the new junta in Burkina Faso to stop using lethal force,…
10 years ago
Military Coup in Burundi?
A Burundi army general said on Wednesday he had sacked Pierre Nkurunziza as president for…
10 years ago
'Compaore get out', marchers demand in Burkina Faso
Tens of thousands of protesters on Friday demanded the "immediate" resignation of President Blaise Compaore,…
10 years ago