Jul 30 Watch 2:30 News Wrap: Unrest in Niger's capital, deadly bombing at Pakistan rally In our news wrap Sunday, a bomb at a political rally for a hard-line religious leader in Pakistan killed at least 44 people and injured nearly 200, the French embassy in Niger’s capital was attacked as thousands marched in support… Continue watching
Jul 30 French embassy in Niger attacked during pro-junta rally in capital By Sam Mednick, Associated Press Thousands of people backing the coup in Niger marched through the streets of the capital denouncing the country's former colonial power, and setting a door at the French Embassy ablaze on Sunday before the army broke up the crowd. Continue reading
Jul 29 Blinken says Niger must restore 'democratic order' to avoid loss of U.S. economic aid By Brian P. D. Hannon, Rod McGuirk, Associated Press Political instability in Niger resulting from a military takeover that deposed the president this week threatens the economic support provided by Washington to the African nation, U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said Saturday. Continue reading
Jul 28 Soldiers declare Niger general as head of state after coup By Sam Mednick, Associated Press The announcement on state television Friday came hours after Gen. Abdourahmane Tchiani defended the takeover and asked for support from the nation and international partners. Continue reading
Dec 08 Protests in Sudan demand ouster of military leaders in power, reject slow transfer By Ashraf Idris, Associated Press Hundreds of protesters have taken to the streets of Sudan's capital demanding the ouster of its military rulers and rejecting a deal for the gradual transfer of power to civilian leaders. Continue reading
Dec 05 Sudan's generals, pro-democracy group sign deal to end crisis By Ashraf Idris, Associated Press Sudan's coup leaders and the main pro-democracy group have signed a deal to establish a civilian-led transitional government following the military takeover last year. Continue reading
Mar 29 Sudan heading toward 'collapse' unless civilian government returns, U.N. envoy says By Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. envoy for Sudan says the east African nation is heading toward "an economic and security collapse" unless it addresses the political paralysis following October's military coup and moves toward resuming a civilian-led transition. 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
Feb 01 One year after Myanmar's military coup, a countrywide 'silent strike' empties streets By Grant Peck, Associated Press Opponents of military rule in Myanmar are marking the one-year anniversary of the army's seizure of power with a nationwide strike to show their strength and solidarity amid concern about what has become an increasingly violent contention for power. Continue reading
Jan 31 African Union suspends Burkina Faso following military coup By Sam Mednick, Associated Press The African Union has announced in a tweet that it has suspended Burkina Faso until constitutional order is restored in the West African country. Continue reading