President Andry Rajoelina appears to have left the country after weeks of protests calling for him to resign.
Tag: Coups D’Etat and Attempted Coups D’Etat
Madagascar Rejoices After Military Takeover and Impeachment
The change in power came after Parliament voted to impeach President Andry Rajoelina, who faced mounting pressure after weeks of Gen Z protests.
Madagascar’s President Goes Into Hiding
The move followed weeks of intense and deadly protests against the government of President Andry Rajoelina, who said he would defy growing calls to resign.
Fears of a Coup Rise in Madagascar as Army Unit Joins Protesters
The unit appealed to security forces in this southern African nation to disobey their superiors and to refuse to shoot at demonstrators, who have rallied in the streets for more than two weeks.
Fears of a Coup Rise in Madagascar as Army Unit Joins Protesters
The unit appealed to security forces in this southern African nation to disobey their superiors and to refuse to shoot at demonstrators, who have rallied in the streets for more than two weeks.
Feared Sudanese Warlord Found Guilty at The Hague for Crimes in Darfur
A former Janjaweed militia commander was the first person found guilty by the International Criminal Court for atrocities in Darfur two decades ago.
Trump Strikes Softer Tone on Brazil, Following a Scathing Lula Speech
President Trump said he encountered the Brazilian president at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday and they briefly embraced. He said the two would meet next week.
After Bolsonaro’s Conviction, Brazil Already Considers His Amnesty
Brazil’s top court sentenced former President Jair Bolsonaro to 27 years in prison. The nation’s Congress is already debating how to free him.
Brazil Defies Trump’s Demands by Convicting Bolsonaro
Latin America’s largest nation is shaping up as a test case on how to defy President Trump.
Bolsonaro Convicted of Attempting a Coup in Brazil, Sentenced to 27 Years in Prison
Brazil’s Supreme Court convicted the former president of trying to cling to power after losing the 2022 election, including a plan to assassinate his opponent.