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2023
Niger leaders slam UN chief for General Assembly snub
President Mohamed Bazoum was overthrown by the military on July 26.
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Sep 23rd 2023, 7:15 AM
Dynasty ousted after 55 years of rule in Gabon as military leaders name coup president
It sparked condemnation from Nigeria over “contagious autocracy” as military forces have seized power in five other African countries since 2020.
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Aug 31st 2023, 7:35 AM
Niger's coup leaders order French ambassador to leave the country
France’s government quickly rejected the order against its ambassador, repeating that it did not recognise the military rulers’ authority.
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Aug 26th 2023, 7:57 AM
African Union suspends Niger over coup as 12 troops die in attack
It was the council’s first public communication since it met earlier this month to discuss the crisis in Niger following last month’s coup.
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Aug 22nd 2023, 10:37 PM
West African military chiefs prepare for possible armed intervention in Niger
The president of Nigeria has warned that ‘any further deterioration’ to his well-being of ousted President Mohamed Bazoum will have ‘grave consequences’.
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Aug 18th 2023, 3:56 PM
West African summit steps up threat of force against Niger coup leaders
The bloc had already set a deadline of last Sunday for the military leaders to reinstate Niger’s president Mohamed Bazoum or face military intervention.
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Aug 10th 2023, 8:58 PM
US claims Russia's Wagner mercenaries may 'take advantage' of Niger coup
Mali and Burkina Faso — whose military leaders have been accused of ties with Wagner — have sent envoys to Niger in solidarity with the coup leaders.
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Aug 8th 2023, 10:32 PM
Niger closes airspace over 'threat of intervention' as junta defies ECOWAS deadline
ECOWAS (the Economic Community of West African States) issued its ultimatum a week ago, demanding the generals relinquish power by midnight last night.
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Aug 7th 2023, 8:14 AM
The EU and the African Union condemn leaders of Niger's coup
General Abdourahamane Tiani decalred himself to new leader of Niger.
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Jul 29th 2023, 12:08 PM
Army general declares himself leader of Niger after coup
The general presented the coup as a response to “the degradation of the security situation” linked to jihadist bloodshed.
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Jul 28th 2023, 8:14 PM
Coup leaders in Niger claim broad army support but France says overthrow is not ‘final’
Niger’s President Mohamed Bazoum has been confined to his residence since Wednesday by his own presidential guard.
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Jul 28th 2023, 7:09 AM
Putin tells troops in Kremlin they 'de facto stopped civil war' by Wagner mercenaries
A minute’s silence was held for pilots killed during Saturday’s insurrection.
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Jun 27th 2023, 1:33 PM
Connacht pull off huge coup with signing of Pumas flyer Cordero
The 29-year-old will join from Bordeaux on a two-season deal this summer.
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Mar 23rd 2023, 11:40 AM
Brazil's ex-president Bolsonaro tweets from Florida hospital days after failed coup attempt
Bolsonaro posted the photo showing himself in a hospital bed in Orlando, Florida receiving treatment for a years-old stab wound.
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Jan 10th 2023, 11:36 AM
Thousands of Brazilians join rallies to condemn riots at national congress
Supporters of former president Jair Bolsonaro stormed buildings in Brasilia on Sunday.
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Jan 10th 2023, 8:15 AM
Last year
2022
Brazilian man arrested for bomb plot ahead at presidential inauguration
A truck driver found the device Saturday morning in the capital city, where president-elect Lula da Silva will be sworn in on 1 January.
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Dec 26th 2022, 11:55 AM
Finn Russell to join Van Graan's Bath next season
The Scotland and Lions out-half will team up with the former Munster boss following the 2023 World Cup.
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Dec 20th 2022, 11:26 AM
The Explainer: What do we know about an alleged coup plot in Germany?
Listen to hear Prof Peter Neumann, a German journalist and academic, explain the background and context to the story.
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Dec 13th 2022, 6:30 PM
A bizarre coup by German plotters loyal to the pre-WW1 Reich was foiled - what do we know?
The coup was allegedly spearheaded by a German aristocrat called Heinrick XIII.
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Dec 8th 2022, 1:17 PM
URC's Sharks add former France hooker Bru as breakdown coach for next season
After guiding Bayonne back to the Top 14, the former two-time Heineken Cup winner will join the South African franchise.
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Jul 3rd 2022, 1:39 PM
African Union 'deeply concerned' by attempted coup in Guinea-Bissau
People were seen fleeing on the edge of the capital near the airport as heavy gunfire erupted.
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Feb 1st 2022, 10:00 PM
Dozens arrested to suppress protests on Myanmar coup anniversary
Opponents of military rule in the country have called for a “Silent Strike” aimed at emptying the streets of Myanmar’s cities and towns.
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Feb 1st 2022, 7:12 AM
Rangers complete surprise loan deal for Juventus' Aaron Ramsey
The Welshman has opted for a switch to the Scottish champions despite interest from the Premier League and elsewhere.
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Jan 31st 2022, 9:30 PM
Military junta seizes control of Burkina Faso, say soldiers
Burkina Faso has seen a series of anti-government protests as anger has mounted over the handling of an Islamic insurgency.
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Jan 24th 2022, 6:47 PM
Egyptian president urges Sudanese to talk as he denies backing coup
Egypt fears that prolonged deadlock would further destabilise its southern neighbour.
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Jan 13th 2022, 7:52 AM
Sudan security forces fire tear gas as thousands protest coup
The UN Security Council is to meet on Wednesday to discuss the latest developments in the country.
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Jan 9th 2022, 3:09 PM
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World Cup winner Nyakane to join Racing 92
The Springbok will join Racing in December before Georges-Henri Colombe leaves the Parisian side for La Rochelle at the end of the season.
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Nov 30th 2021, 6:18 PM
Sudan Prime Minister Hamdok reinstated nearly one month after coup
The country’s military and civilian leaders announced this morning that they had reached a deal to reverse the military takeover.
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Nov 21st 2021, 2:11 PM
'Marquee signing' Vermeulen will have big Ulster impact, says Ferris
The arrival of the South African icon is a huge boost to the northern province.
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Sep 17th 2021, 8:16 AM
Woman charged in Australia over alleged coup hoax featuring fake recording of police chief
Australian police said the recording is fake and have arrested two people.
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Sep 10th 2021, 12:37 PM
Guinean government dissolved and borders shut, army colonel says
The whereabouts of President Alpha Conde were not known.
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Sep 5th 2021, 6:30 PM
Man United reach deal with Juventus to sign Cristiano Ronaldo
‘Everyone at the club looks forward to welcoming Cristiano back to Manchester,’ said United in an official statement.
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Aug 27th 2021, 4:58 PM
Myanmar junta chief says new elections will be held in two years
The country has been in turmoil since the army ousted the civilian leader in February.
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Aug 1st 2021, 6:31 PM
Pat's 'delighted' to secure ex-West Ham midfielder's services
It was confirmed earlier in the week that Alfie Lewis has joined the club for the rest of the season.
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Jul 4th 2021, 9:30 AM
Junta trial of Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi gets underway
The Nobel Peace Prize laureate is being charged with accepting illegal payments of cash and gold, among other charges.
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Jun 14th 2021, 1:45 PM
Irish citizens advised to consider leaving Myanmar as protest death toll rises
At least 90 people were killed by security forces yesterday.
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Mar 28th 2021, 9:21 AM
Police officers fleeing Myanmar seek asylum in India
The military crackdown in Myanmar has forced scores of refugees over the border into India.
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Mar 21st 2021, 8:20 AM
UN fears 'crimes against humanity' in Myanmar
At least 70 people have reportedly been “murdered” since the 1 February coup.
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Mar 12th 2021, 7:14 AM
Myanmar security forces fire at protesters as UN says 38 dead in 'bloodiest' day
The junta has ignored the global condemnation, responding to the uprising with escalating strength.
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Mar 3rd 2021, 8:15 PM
Fresh protests in Myanmar after junta cuts off internet, deploys troops
The country’s new military leadership has so far been unmoved by a torrent of international condemnation.
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Feb 15th 2021, 7:35 AM
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