An embattled leader for decades in Niger’s rough-and-tumble politics, he alternated stints in high office with prison and exile.
Tag: Coups D’Etat and Attempted Coups D’Etat
Fethullah Gulen, Turkish Cleric Accused of Coup Attempts, Dies
Mr. Gulen, who lived in the United States, was accused of plotting a coup against President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey in 2016.
Fighting Myanmar’s Patriarchy, One All-Male Panel at a Time
Ying Lao has called out the pro-democracy movement for its frequent “manels,” arguing that the exclusion of women from such discussions is hurting the cause.
Myanmar’s Military Asks Rebels to Stop Fighting and Join in Elections
Though the offer was quickly rejected by several commanders of the opposition forces, it was still seen as a significant development in the three-year civil war.
Russia Signs Satellite Deal With Three West African Military Governments
The partnership between Russia’s space agency and the governments of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger deepens these countries’ turn toward the Kremlin in their effort to fight off Islamist insurgencies.
Forced From Home by War, They Found Solace in Soccer
For dozens of women who fled Myanmar and settled in Thailand, soccer has become a refuge from both the troubles of daily life and conservative cultural norms.
Three Americans Sentenced to Death for Failed Congo Coup
The punishments were handed down months after the Democratic Republic of Congo lifted a moratorium on carrying out the death penalty.
Sheikh Hasina Thought Her Grip on Bangladesh Was Unbreakable
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who once brought democratic hope to Bangladesh, turned increasingly autocratic and met her downfall in a crackdown on protesters.
Pentagon Hands Over Last Base in Niger as Extremism Spreads in the Sahel
Relations between the two countries soured after a coup last year. Now the United States is scrambling to find new security partners.
How Could Maduro’s Reign in Venezuela End?
After another dubious election victory, Venezuela’s president, Nicolás Maduro, appears firmly in power. The only real potential threat, history shows, may come if his own security forces betray him.