Madagascar’s new leader, Colonel Michael Randrianirina, has appointed Herintsalama Rajaonarivelo as prime minister after a military takeover forced ex-president Andry Rajoelina to flee. The coup followed weeks of power-outage protests that turned into a mass uprising. Randrianirina promises elections within two years and a civilian-led government to restore stability and trust.


Madagascar’s New Civilian PM Amid Coup Fallout

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been charged by prosecutors over an alleged coup plot to poison his successor. The charges come after a two-year police investigation. Watch in for more details!

Brazil charges former President Bolsonaro in alleged coup plot

The prospect of changing the constitution in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is raising concerns of a potential “constitutional coup”. Congolese political & civil society leaders announced an alliance to rally against constitutional changes which are meant to ensure President Felix Tshisekedi keeps power indefinitely.

DRC: Plans to Change the Constitution Causes Friction

Another alleged coup attempt has been found in the African continent and prosecutors in the West African country of Benin have arrested three top officials on suspicion of planning a coup. Watch in for more details!

Benin Coup Attempt: Presidential Guard, Ex- Sports Minister & Businessman Detained, Prosecutor Says

Myanmar's military government has intensified killings and arrests in an effort to suppress opposition and bolster recruitment amid an escalating conflict, with tens of thousands detained since the 2021 coup, according to a U.N. report released on Tuesday.

UN Report: Myanmar Military Intensifies Civilian Killings and Arrests

Three Americans among 37 sentenced to death in DR Congo over role in failed coup

The Maldives Police Service (MPS) has commenced a probe into allegations that the opposition tried to stage a coup d’etat after the Bank of Maldives (BML) decision on Sunday to suspend foreign transaction allowances on debit and credit cards related to Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR) accounts.

Coup allegations against Maldives' opposition & Bank of Maldives

Bolivia where President Luis Arce has denied accusations that he was behind an attempted coup on Wednesday. Arce says he had no involvement or any prior knowledge about the military Mutiny organised by the country's former top military commander General Juan Jose Zuniga.

Bolivians President confronts General Zuniga

Two Bolivian army leaders have been arrested after soldiers and tanks took up position in front of government buildings on Wednesday in what President Luis Arce called an attempted coup.

Gravitas | Timeline: Bolivia averts failed coup, jails former army chief

A dramatic series of events played out in Bolivia as the South American country came dangerously close to an armed regime change, following the thwarting of the attempted military coup the now dismissed General Juan Jose Zuniga accused of leading the charge has been placed under arrest by the Bolivian government. Watch in for more details!

Bolivia foils armed regime change attempt, army General Zuniga arrested

Bolivia foils attempted military coup led by dismissed commander Juan Jose Zuniga

Bolivian Defence Minister Edmundo Novello assured the nation on Wednesday (June 26) that those responsible for the attempted coup will face justice. Watch this video for all details.

Bolivian government says army under control after coup attempt

Close to 120 civilians were killed over a fortnight, across the troubled province of North Kivu in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Reportedly, Islamic State-linked Allied Democratic forces are to be blamed for the recent spate of attacks. ADF has been present in Democratic Republic of Congo for three decades and frequently carries out attacks in the provinces of North Kivu and Ituri against the Congolese army and villagers. The central African nation, rich in valuable mineral resources, has been plagued by 120 rebel groups in its east, fighting with National armed forces for power, land & mineral resources. The violence has uprooted nearly 7 million people, with aid inaccessible to many of them. Jyotsna Kumar brings you the details.

DR Congo: Islamic state-linked ADF blamed for carnage

Dozens of Congolese and foreign nationals -- including 3 Americans -- were brought to trial over a failed attempted "coup" against the government of president Felix Tshisekedi last month. Fifty-three people are accused of participating in the uprising, which occurred in the early hours of May 19... The family of one of the accused American, are pleading with authorities to release him.

DR Congo foiled coup trial begins in Kinshasa

The trial of 51 individuals, including three Americans, accused of attempting to overthrow the president of thee Democratic Republic of Congo last month, has begun. Watch to know more.

DR Congo failed coup trial: Three foreigners among 53 suspects

Senegal's Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko, delivered a fiery speech, where he took shots at France. He questioned why, after more than 60 years of Senegal's independence from France, the former colonizer was still benefiting from military bases in the country. France has between 350 and 400 troops stationed in Senegal. Senegal's coup-hit neighbours Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso have already removed French bases from their country. Could Senegal be next?

Senegal hints at trooping out the French

The armed forces of the democratic republic of Congo say they foiled a coup attempt early Sunday and arrested the perpetrators, including several foreigners. It followed attacks on the presidential palace and the residence of a close ally of Congo's president that left three people dead in the capital. Many in Kinshasa had questions about the attackers' motives and how they were able to access key government sites.

DR Congo army foils coup attempt by Americans & rebels

A high-profile trial of members of a far right group accused of plotting a coup to overthrow the German government is set to begin in Frankfurt. Watch in for more details!

Germany: 'Reichsbuerger' coup plotters go on trial

Germany: 9 accused of 'Reichsbuerger' coup plot go on trial

Authorities in DR Congo say at least three American citizens were involved in a coup attempt that DR Congo's defence forces thwarted on Sunday. The armed men had attacked the Presidential Palace. The plan was also to attack the homes of top politicians. Gravitas brings you the full story.

Gravitas | Why were Americans trying to pull a coup in DR Congo?

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) army says it has quashed an attempted coup against President Felix Tshikedi in the capital Kinshasa, involving Congolese and foreign fighters. Watch in for more details!

DR Congo army thwarts coup attempt

DR Congo army thwarts coup attempt involving American citizens

Brazil’s ex-prez Bolsonaro mulled a coup after election defeat, military leaders reveal to police

US imposes additional sanctions on Myanmar on third coup anniversary

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