African Union, EU step up pressure on Niger coup leaders
The African Union demanded Niger's military "return to their barracks and restore constitutional authority" within 15 days as the EU intensified pressure on the coup leaders by suspending security cooperation with the country. General Abdourahamane Tiani, head of the Presidential Guard since 2011, appeared on state television to declare himself...
‘Coup attempt’ in troubled Niger as president held by guards
Niamey, Niger -- An attempted coup was underway Wednesday in the fragile state of Niger, where members of the Presidential Guard detained President Mohamed Bazoum, triggering a standoff with the army, sources said.The head of the West African bloc ECOWAS said Benin President Patrick Talon was heading to Niger on a...
Clashes erupt in Tripoli after failed coup
Clashes between armed groups erupted in Libya's capital on Friday night, according to local media, as the country reels from a failed coup attempt three weeks ago.
Hundreds of Tunisians rally in support of President
Hundreds of Tunisians demonstrated Sunday in a show of support for President Kais Saied and a series of extraordinary measures he took since last July that critics have slammed as a "coup". The rallies come as Saied faces mounting criticism over his July 2021 power grab, in which he sacked...
Sudan’s de-facto leader Burhan in first post-coup visit to Egypt
Sudan's de facto leader General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan on Wednesday started his first official visit to Egypt since last year's military coup. Burhan, greeted on arrival by Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in a ceremony broadcast live on state television, was accompanied by the head of general intelligence services, according to...Tunisians snub online poll on reforms as inflation and unemployment bite
The online questionnaire was launched in January, more than half a year after President Kais Saied sacked the government, froze parliament and seized near-total power in a decisive blow against the country's political elite.
Jordan prince apologizes to king for 2021 palace crisis
Hamzah, whom the king sidelined as heir to the throne in 2004, accused Jordan’s rulers of corruption and ineptitude in a video message posted by the BBC.
Coups, Covid-19 repercussions cloud African Union summit
The two-day summit should discuss how to be more proactive in addressing factors that give rise to coups, including terrorism-related instability and frustration over constitutional revisions that extend leaders' time in power, said Solomon Dersso, founder of the AU-focused Amani Africa think tank.
License of Al Jazeera live TV unit revoked in turmoil-hit Sudan
Sudan has revoked the license of Al Jazeera Mubasher, part of the Qatar-based network, accusing it of "unprofessional" TV coverage of anti-coup protests, the channel said Sunday. "The Sudanese authorities announce they revoked the accreditation of Al Jazeera Mubasher and barred its team from working in Sudan," tweeted the news...US envoy to visit Saudi Arabia, Sudan, and Ethiopia
David Satterfield and Assistant Secretary of State Molly Phee will travel to Riyadh, Khartoum, and Addis Ababa from January 17 to January 20.Oil prices jump as unrest continues in Kazakhstan
Over the week, crude prices gained about 5 percent and on Friday Brent exceeded $83 per barrel.Tunisia in ‘uncertainty’ as president pushes new constitution
Tunisian President Kais Saied is preparing to ask the public for their thoughts on a new constitution.
Sudan PM Hamdok reinstated after coup; allies cheer
Sudan's deposed prime minister Abdalla Hamdok and General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, who ousted him a month ago, signed a breakthrough deal on Sunday, November 21, to reverse the military takeover, in a move broadly welcomed across the world.Al Jazeera TV network says Sudan bureau head arrested
Al Jazeera has given given prominent coverage to demonstrations against the October 25 coup.
Saudi Arabia and UAE join calls against Sudan coup
Saudi Arabia and the UAE have joined the United States and Britain Wednesday in urging the leaders of last week's military coup in Sudan to restore the civilian government. The united front with the two Arab powers comes amid hopes that the military can be persuaded to accept a climbdown.
Jordan, UAE, Saudi Arabia call for calm in Sudan after coup
In the wake of the military coup in Sudan, many countries of the Middle East have called for peace and calm in the country. The military overthrew the transitional government, imposing a state of emergency.
Emirates cancels flights to Sudan after reports of military coup
Emirates has cancelled flights to Khartoum after reports emerged of a military coup in Sudan.
Tunisia: Two MPs opposed to president held
Maher Zid and Mohamed Affes of Al-Karama have been placed in provisional detention in connection with a military investigation.
Tension mounts in Tunisia as Ennahda vows to overturn coup d’état
Tensions in Tunisia are set to boil over as the leader of Ennahda has warned that “if there is no agreement on the return of parliament, the Tunisian street will undoubtedly mobilize.”
