Guinea-Bissau: The Two Main Opposition Parties Call for Dialogue with the Ruling Junta
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.
Coordinated JNIM raids leave over 130 dead in Burkina Faso
Al-Qaeda-affiliated group JNIM claims responsibility for a series of deadly attacks in Burkina Faso, resulting in over 130 fatalities.
Sources: Myanmar junta airstrike killed at least 17 people
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.
Myanmar's military junta kills 17 in airstrike
At least 17 people were killed in an airstrike conducted by Myanmar's military junta targeting a market in Rakhine state.
Southeast Asia: Germany Rejects Recognition of the Election in Myanmar
Germany has rejected the legitimacy of the recent elections in Myanmar, which were dominated by the military junta.
Niger and Algeria announce start of 'new dynamic' after pipeline talks in Algiers
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 Dissolved All Political Parties - Why African Coup Leaders Often Turn On the People Who Supported Them
Burkina Faso has officially dissolved all political parties as part of a move to centralize power under Captain Ibrahim Traoré's junta.
Mali: Exiled Imam calls for peace in Sahel region
Exiled Malian Imam Mahmoud Dicko has called for an end to the jihadist violence in the Sahel, advocating for a sub-regional solution.
Mali: Mali's Military Junta Escalates Assault On Free Expression
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: Mali's Military Junta Escalates Assault On Free Expression
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 parliament approves ban on political parties
Burkina Faso's transitional parliament has approved a bill banning all political parties, consolidating military control amid international concerns over repression.
Malian appeal court upholds former PM Moussa Mara's prison sentence
The Malian appeal court confirmed former Prime Minister Moussa Mara's prison sentence for social media posts that supported political prisoners.
Burkina Faso: UN High Commissioner for Human Rights criticizes the dissolution of political parties
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: Burkina Faso's Junta Pulls the Plug On Political Life
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 Sign Military Cooperation Agreement
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 after the coup in Myanmar, the junta strengthens and the exiled government struggles to influence
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.
Military Dictatorship in Myanmar: On the Way to a Failed State
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 junta in Burkina Faso dismantles all political parties in the country, claiming they cause division
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.
Five Years of Resistance in Myanmar: A Visual Journey Through a Trench War and Hidden Training Camps in the Jungle
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.
Guinea Bissau's opposition leader released from jail after months behind bars
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 junta accuses France, Benin and Ivory Coast of backing airport attackers
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.
Junta-backed party secures sweeping victory in Myanmar’s ‘sham’ election
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.
“Disciplined Democracy”: Who are the (un)beneficiaries of the elections in Burma?
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 military proxy expected to win landslide in widely denounced election
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.
From a well-known musician to living in exile: Kyar Pauk on fleeing Myanmar
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.
Mahmoud Dicko, the exiled imam defying Mali's military junta
Exiled imam Mahmoud Dicko seeks to unite the Malian population against the military junta amidst his efforts to re-establish dialogue from Algeria.
Second Phase of Elections in Myanmar Led by Military Junta
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 junta holds second phase of widely slammed elections
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.
Myanmar junta holds second phase of election widely decried as a ‘sham exercise’
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.
Military Regime in Myanmar: The Annual Image Polishing of the Generals
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 junta releases more than 6,000 prisoners in an annual amnesty
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.
Nicolás Maduro caught. But the junta survived
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 coup leader Doumbouya elected president in provisional results
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 'winning a majority' in junta-run poll, official says
Myanmar's pro-military party is reportedly leading in junta-run elections, which have been criticized for suppressing dissent and favoring military-affiliated candidates.
Myanmar's Junta Will Be Elected: Struggle for an Election Farce
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.
Why is Myanmar's junta holding an election?
The article explores the motivations behind Myanmar's military junta's decision to hold elections amidst ongoing political turmoil and international skepticism.
Myanmar junta stages election amid civil war
The military junta in Myanmar is conducting elections despite the ongoing civil conflict in the country.
Staged elections in Myanmar with the junta at the helm
The article criticizes the recent elections in Myanmar, describing them as a farce under the control of the military junta.
Uranium Disappeared in Niger: The Junta Rejects Theft Accusations
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 junta orders 'general mobilisation' in fight against jihadists
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.
Opposition anger as Guinea’s junta leader is frontrunner to be elected president
Guinea's junta leader, Mamady Doumbouya, faces opposition backlash as he emerges as the leading candidate for the upcoming presidential election following the military coup in 2021.
UN and pro-democracy organizations call for not recognizing the “fraudulent” elections in Myanmar
The UN and pro-democracy groups are calling for the non-recognition of Myanmar's upcoming elections, citing the ruling military junta's actions since the 2021 coup, including the imprisonment and exclusion of the opposition.
Myanmar's military junta holds elections to perpetuate itself amid civil war: "They will not be free at all"
Despite a civil war following the 2021 coup, Myanmar's military junta is holding elections to extend its rule, though they are not expected to be free or fair.
‘Not for the people’: Myanmar junta prepares for elections designed to legitimise grip on power
Myanmar's military junta is setting the stage for elections on December 28, 2023, amidst widespread skepticism regarding their legitimacy and fairness due to the current political repression and ongoing conflict in the country.