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Benin: Soldiers announce removal of president talon amid coup attempt

On Sunday morning, a group of military officers in Benin announced on national television that President Patrice Talon, in office since 2016, had been “removed from his functions.” Talon, 67, who also serves as president of the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA), remains safe,......

Peru issues international arrest warrant for former prime minister Betssy Chavez

Peruvian authorities issued on Friday both national and international arrest warrants for former prime minister Betssy Chavez, who is facing charges over her alleged involvement in the 2022 attempted coup. Chavez has been staying at the Mexican embassy’s residence in Lima since early November,......

Bolsonaro’s lawyers appeal to reduce 27-year sentence in coup plot case

Brasilia, October 28, 2025 — Lawyers representing former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro have filed an appeal to reduce his 27-year prison sentence handed down by the Supreme Court for allegedly plotting a coup to remain in power after his 2022 electoral defeat. In an 85-page motion, Bolsonaro’s......

Madagascar president denounces “attempted illegal seizure of power”

Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina declared on Sunday that an “attempted illegal and forceful seizure of power” was underway, following the defection of a group of soldiers who joined thousands of anti-government protesters in the capital, Antananarivo. In a statement released......

Morocco mourns air force pioneer and Tazmamart survivor Salah Hachad

Salah Hachad, a decorated air force commander and one of the rare survivors of Morocco's infamous Tazmamart prison, passed away on Saturday, September 13, at the age of 87. His life encapsulated the highs and lows of Morocco’s modern history, from the optimism of independence to the darkness......

Bolsonaro sentenced to 27 years for coup plot as Trump calls him a ‘good man’

Brazil’s Supreme Court has sentenced former President Jair Bolsonaro to 27 years and three months in prison for orchestrating a coup attempt to remain in power following his defeat in the 2022 election. This historic ruling marks the first time a former leader in Brazil has been convicted for undermining......

Bolsonaro sentenced to 27 years in prison for attempted coup d’état

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been sentenced to 27 years and three months in prison for an attempted coup, in a historic trial that has shaken the country’s political landscape. The conviction, decided by a 4-1 vote in Brazil’s Supreme Court, comes just over a year before......

Tens of thousands march in support of Bolsonaro ahead of Supreme Court verdict

Tens of thousands of supporters of former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro filled the streets of major cities on Sunday, just days before the Supreme Court is expected to deliver a verdict in his trial over an alleged coup attempt. The historic ruling, which involves Bolsonaro and seven co-defendants,......

Mali arrests generals and French national over alleged coup attempt

Mali’s transitional authorities have announced the arrest of several military officers and civilians accused of plotting to destabilize the country. Among those detained are two Malian generals and a French national identified as Yann Vezilier. Security Minister Gen. Daouda Aly Mohammedine confirmed......