“Starmer rocked by new Andy Burnham coup plot” is the Mail on Sunday’s top story, detailing the Manchester Labour mayor’s apparent “deal” to become an MP. Citing unnamed sources, the paper claims Burnham is close to striking “a deal to fight a by-election to return to the Commons and mount a leadership challenge” against Prime […]
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Soldiers announce apparent military coup in Benin : NPR
FILE – Benin’s President Patrice Talon attends a meeting with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva at Planalto presidential palace in Brasilia, Brazil, on May 23, 2024. Eraldo Peres/AP hide caption toggle caption Eraldo Peres/AP COTONOU, Benin — A group of soldiers has appeared on Benin’s state TV announcing the dissolution of the government […]
Guinea-Bissau’s deposed President Embalo arrives in Senegal after coup | Military News
Senegal’s Foreign Ministry says Umaro Sissoco Embalo arrived in the country a day after he was deposed in a military coup. Published On 27 Nov 202527 Nov 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Guinea-Bissau’s deposed president, Umaro Sissoco Embalo, has arrived in Senegal, the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed, […]
What was behind the coup in Guinea-Bissau days after the election? | Politics
Military takeover follows others in the region in recent years. The military has seized power in Guinea-Bissau, a day before Sunday’s presidential election results were due to be announced. The African Union and West African regional bloc ECOWAS have condemned the coup. Why has it happened and what are the implications? Presenter: Dareen Abughaida Guests: […]
Guinea-Bissau military appoints general as transition president after coup | Elections News
DEVELOPING STORYDEVELOPING STORY, A group of military officers claimed “total control” of the country, a day after two leading candidates in a tightly contested presidential election each declared victory. Published On 27 Nov 202527 Nov 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share The military in Guinea-Bissau military has appointed a general as […]
Guinea-Bissau arrests senior army officers for alleged coup attempt | Military News
Arrests come before November general elections as incumbent President Umaro Sissoco Embalo is at odds with the political opposition. Published On 31 Oct 202531 Oct 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share A group of officers of Guinea-Bissau’s army have been arrested on accusations of attempting a coup, according to the country’s […]