coup

A member of the military police walks amid tear gas as Bolivia's President Luis Arce "denounced the irregular mobilization" of some units of the country's army, in La Paz, Bolivia June 26, 2024. REUTERS/Claudia Morales
World+Biz

Soldiers surround Bolivian presidential palace in attempted coup

Tensions have been building in Bolivia ahead of general elections in 2025, with leftist ex-President Evo Morales planning to run against former ally Arce, creating a major rift in the ruling...

Congolese soldiers sit in their military vehicle in Kamanyola, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, on February 28, 2024. File Photo: AFP
Africa

Democratic Republic of Congo army says it thwarted attempted coup

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USA

CIA officially describes 1953 coup it backed in Iran as ‘undemocratic’

The Iranian flag is seen flying over Evin prison in Tehran, Iran October 17, 2022. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS
World+Biz

Iran court orders US to pay $330m for 'planning coup'

The ECOWAS Committee of Chiefs of Defense staff brief the press on plans to deploy its standby force to the Republic of Niger, in Accra, Ghana, August 18, 2023. REUTERS/Francis Kokoroko
Africa

West Africa's ECOWAS rejects Niger junta's proposed three-year delay for elections

The ECOWAS Committee of Chiefs of Defense staff brief the press on plans to deploy its standby force to the Republic of Niger, in Accra, Ghana, August 18, 2023. REUTERS/Francis Kokoroko
Africa

West African bloc meets Niger's ousted president, junta leader in Niamey

Coups in West Africa, such as in Niger, have been 'populist' according to analysts. Photo: DW
Thoughts

Why ex-French colonies in Africa seem beset by coups

Niger's junta supporters take part in a demonstration in front of a French army base in Niamey, Niger, August 11, 2023. REUTERS/Mahamadou Hamidou
Africa

Niger coup supporters rally as regional force mulls intervention

Demonstrators gather in support of the putschist soldiers in the capital Niamey, Niger July 30, 2023. Signs read: "Long live Niger, long live Russia", "France must leave". REUTERS/Balima Boureima/File photo
World+Biz

Uranium, military bases and foreign intervention: Is Niger the new battleground for geopolitical warfare

Niger's Prime Minister Ouhoumoudou Mahamadou speaks about the situation in Niger during an exclusive interview with Reuters, in Paris, France, August 5, 2023. REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq
Africa

Niger's ousted prime minister hopes talks can end military coup

Nigerien security forces prepare to disperse pro-junta demonstrators gathered outside the French embassy, in Niamey, the capital city of Niger July 30, 2023. REUTERS/Souleymane Ag Anara
Africa

Explainer: What are West Africa's options to reverse Niger's coup?

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Politics

International pressure mounts on coup leaders in Niger while hundreds rally in support of junta

Nigerien security forces prepare to disperse pro-junta demonstrators gathered outside the French embassy, in Niamey, the capital city of Niger July 30, 2023. REUTERS/Souleymane Ag Anara
Politics

Niger arrests politicians after coup, other juntas voice support