Mali political parties request elections after junta shuns promise
Political parties in Mali have requested a time frame for presidential elections.
Gabon junta grants ousted President freedom of movement over health concerns
Gabon’s ousted President, Ali Bongo, is “free to move about” and pursue medical treatment abroad,
Junta set to stay in power after Chad delays elections by two years
Chad has adopted resolutions that push back democratic elections by two years and allow interim
UN Myanmar expert calls for cutting junta's access to arms, oil and gas
The United Nations human rights expert on Myanmar, Thomas Andrews, said on Tuesday that Russia and
Five killed in Myanmar as troops open fire on protesters
Myanmar troops fired at anti-coup protesters on Wednesday, killing at least five people and wounding
Myanmar’s junta frees hundreds of prisoners
Myanmar’s junta freed hundreds of demonstrators arrested during its brutal crackdown on protests on
Rebel militia in Myanmar’s Rakhine state joins other minorities in condemning junta
The Arakan Army (AA), a major ethnic militia in Myanmar’s restive Rakhine state, on Tuesday joined
West Africa leaders say Mali junta must name a president by September 15
West Africa’s regional leaders have given the military junta in Mali until 15 September to name a
Rowdy protests get Mali transition talks off to chaotic start
Talks in Mali about a transition back to civilian rule following last month’s military coup got off
Mali’s junta faces reality check as honeymoon phase ends
After seizing power to widespread acclaim last month, Mali’s junta has faced a reality check ahead