World Dec 07 25 arrested in Germany on suspicion of planning armed coup By Frank Jordans, Associated Press
World Oct 02 Ousted coup leader leaves Burkina Faso for Togo Burkina Faso's ousted coup leader Lt. Col. Paul Henri Sandaogo Damiba left the country for Togo Sunday two days after he himself was overthrown in a coup, while the new junta urged citizens not to loot or vandalize. By Sam Mednick, Arsene Kabore, Associated Press
World Oct 01 Protesters attack French Embassy in Burkina Faso’s capital after countercoup Angry protesters attacked the French Embassy in Burkina Faso's capital Saturday after supporters of the West African nation's new coup leader accused France of harboring the ousted interim president, a charge French authorities vehemently denied. By Sam Mednick, Arsene Kabore, Associated Press
World Sep 30 Burkina Faso army officers declare countercoup In a statement carried Friday night, their spokesman declared that Lt. Col. Paul Henri Sandaogo Damiba was no longer in control of the country. By Sam Mednick, Arsene Kabore, Associated Press
World Jul 01 Thousands rally in Sudan a day after 9 people were killed during protests The United States and others have condemned the violence in this east African country which has been rocked by near-weekly protests since an Oct. 25 coup upended its fragile transition to democracy. By Associated Press
Jun 09 WATCH: Jan. 6 violence was ‘no accident,’ but part of ‘Trump’s last stand,’ Rep. Thompson says By Associated Press Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., said “the world is watching” the U.S. response to the panel's yearlong investigation into the Capitol riot and the defeated president's extraordinary effort to stop Congress from certifying Joe Biden's election victory. Continue reading
Mar 12 Watch 8:41 Meet the new generation driving Myanmar’s resistance By Kira Kay, Jason Maloney A year into its fight to overturn a military coup that forced Myanmar’s democratically-elected leaders from power, the Burmese civilian resistance movement is being driven by its younger members, who are harnessing the power of social media. Special Correspondent Kira… Continue watching
Jan 28 Burkina Faso at risk for more unrest after coup By Sam Mednick, Associated Press Already there appear to be tensions between the military and gendarme security forces. There is also the risk that some elements within the military could stage a counter-coup against the junta now leading the West African country. Continue reading
Jan 24 Soldiers in Burkina Faso mutiny, take President Kabore hostage By Sam Mednick, Associated Press Two mutinous soldiers told The Associated Press that Burkina Faso's President Roch Marc Christian Kabore is being held by the rebellious soldiers. Continue reading
Jan 13 Sudan’s anti-coup protests violently dispersed with 2 people killed By Samy Magdy, Associated Press Authorities and a medical group say a senior police officer and a protester were killed in the Sudanese capital as thousands took to the streets on Thursday against a coup that has plunged the country into grinding deadlock. Continue reading