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The European Parliament has adopted a resolution calling for the release of Niger's President Mohamed Bazoum, sparking anger and tension within the Alliance of Sahel States.

The Tillabéri region of Niger has seen nearly 1,300 deaths due to escalating jihadist violence, as the military junta struggles to control the situation amid ongoing terrorist threats from groups associated with Al-Qaeda and ISIS.

The article discusses how the ongoing war and Iran's Revolutionary Guards' aggressive tactics are transforming the country from a theocratic regime toward a military junta under the new Supreme Leader.

The military junta in Madagascar has dissolved the government and dismissed Prime Minister Herintsalama Rajaonarivelo, with Colonel Michael Randrianirina announcing plans to appoint a new prime minister soon.

Guinea's military junta has dissolved 40 political parties, including major opposition groups, in a significant move against democratic institutions.

The ruling military junta in Guinea, led by Mamady Doumbouya, has dissolved all opposition parties in the country following a recent decree.

Niger's military regime has revoked mining concessions for three companies and denied a British firm's request for an extended drilling license, citing non-compliance with financial and environmental obligations.

Guinea-Bissau’s opposition parties are calling for dialogue with the military junta that took power in a coup, amidst a deepening political crisis.

The Burmese junta has granted amnesty to over 7,000 prisoners who were convicted of supporting groups deemed terrorist by the regime.

Myanmar's military junta has announced the pardon of over 7,000 prisoners who were convicted for allegedly supporting or financing a 'terrorist group.'

The main opposition parties in Guinea-Bissau are urging the military junta to engage in dialogue to resolve the political crisis following the coup in November 2025.

Al-Qaeda-affiliated group JNIM claims responsibility for a series of deadly attacks in Burkina Faso, resulting in over 130 fatalities.

A recent airstrike by Myanmar's military junta in Rakhine State resulted in the deaths of at least 17 civilians, highlighting the ongoing civil conflict in the region.

At least 17 people were killed in an airstrike conducted by Myanmar's military junta targeting a market in Rakhine state.

Germany has rejected the legitimacy of the recent elections in Myanmar, which were dominated by the military junta.

Niger's military junta and Algeria have initiated a new era of cooperation following discussions about the construction of a significant gas pipeline.

Burkina Faso has officially dissolved all political parties as part of a move to centralize power under Captain Ibrahim Traoré's junta.

Exiled Malian Imam Mahmoud Dicko has called for an end to the jihadist violence in the Sahel, advocating for a sub-regional solution.

Mali's appeals court has upheld the prison sentence of former Prime Minister Moussa Mara, indicating a crackdown on free expression by the military junta.

Mali's appeals court has upheld a two-year prison sentence for former Prime Minister Moussa Mara, reflecting the military junta's ongoing crackdown on free speech.

Burkina Faso's transitional parliament has approved a bill banning all political parties, consolidating military control amid international concerns over repression.

The Malian appeal court confirmed former Prime Minister Moussa Mara's prison sentence for social media posts that supported political prisoners.

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, criticized the military junta's decision to dissolve political parties in Burkina Faso, calling for a genuine civic and democratic space.

Burkina Faso's military junta has dissolved all political parties as part of its efforts to rebuild the state and address issues caused by the previous multiparty system.

Russia and Myanmar have entered into a five-year military cooperation agreement aimed at bolstering the junta's power amid ongoing civil conflict in Myanmar.

Five years post-coup in Myanmar, the military junta has solidified its power while the exiled government faces challenges uniting opposition groups and maintaining influence.

Five years after the coup, the military junta is in a stalemate with armed resistance, while the former military party wins the sham elections.

The military junta in Burkina Faso has dissolved all political parties and repealed laws regulating their activities, citing the fragmentation of society as a reason.

On the fifth anniversary of the coup that ousted Aung San Suu Kyi, Myanmar remains engulfed in a war that has displaced over 3.5 million people and left tens of thousands dead, with youth from across the country fighting against the military junta's repression in Karen lands and among other ethnic groups.

Domingos Simoes Pereira, the opposition leader of Guinea-Bissau, has been released from prison following months of detention by the military junta that came to power after the country's recent presidential elections.

Niger's military junta accuses France, Benin, and Ivory Coast of supporting an assault on a military base at the international airport, attributing the repulsion of the attack to their soldiers and Russian allies.

Myanmar’s military-backed Union and Solidarity Party has achieved a decisive victory in a controversial general election amidst ongoing civil conflict and state repression.

The elections in Myanmar failed to maintain even the semblance of fairness, but may provide the military junta with a ticket to international recognition, as they gain support from countries like China and Russia, with Donald Trump potentially interested due to the region's rare earth minerals.

Myanmar's military-backed party is anticipated to achieve a resounding victory in an election widely criticized as a sham to reinforce military rule, with junta leader Min Aung Hlaing claiming it reflects public support and a step towards democracy.

Kyar Pauk, a musician and artist from Myanmar, reflects on his journey from being a prominent figure in the arts to living in exile after speaking out against the military junta following the 2021 coup.

Exiled imam Mahmoud Dicko seeks to unite the Malian population against the military junta amidst his efforts to re-establish dialogue from Algeria.

The military junta in Myanmar has opened polling stations for the second phase of elections, which critics claim merely extend military rule under the guise of civilian governance.

Myanmar's military junta conducted the second phase of controversial elections on Sunday, excluding Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy amid warnings that the vote is intended to extend military rule.

Voters in Myanmar participated in the second phase of a military-run election that has been criticized as a means to legitimize junta rule amidst ongoing civil conflict.

Myanmar's military junta released hundreds of prisoners on the 78th anniversary of independence from Britain, likely to improve its image ahead of upcoming controversial elections.

The Burmese military junta announced it would release over 6,000 prisoners as part of its annual amnesty coinciding with the national holiday amid ongoing turmoil since the February 2021 coup.

The article discusses the circumstances surrounding Nicolás Maduro's capture, international reactions, U.S. military operations in Venezuela, internal betrayal leading to his capture, and potential political scenarios for the country post-Maduro.

Guinea's junta leader Mamady Doumbouya has been elected president in a vote that critics describe as tightly controlled, solidifying his power more than three years after his military coup.

Myanmar's pro-military party is reportedly leading in junta-run elections, which have been criticized for suppressing dissent and favoring military-affiliated candidates.

Amidst civil war, Myanmar's military regime is proceeding with elections, featuring low participation and predetermined outcomes favoring the generals, while concerns grow over the fate of detained democracy activist Htet Myat Aung.

The article explores the motivations behind Myanmar's military junta's decision to hold elections amidst ongoing political turmoil and international skepticism.

The military junta in Myanmar is conducting elections despite the ongoing civil conflict in the country.

The article criticizes the recent elections in Myanmar, describing them as a farce under the control of the military junta.

The Nigerien military regime categorically denied accusations of theft after a Paris investigation was opened regarding the disappearance of uranium from the Somaïr site.

Niger's military junta has declared a general mobilisation to combat increasing jihadist attacks following the July 2023 coup, requiring citizens to participate in national defense.