Coup

Myanmar to free over 6,000 prisoners in Independence Day amnesty amid general election

The junta also reduced sentences by one-sixth nationwide, excluding those convicted of serious crimes such as murder, rape, terrorism, corruption, and arms- or drug-related offenses.

Police officers stand guard at a polling station inside a school ahead of a general election, in Thingangyun Township, Yangon, Myanmar, December 27, 2025.
Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, son of Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro, attends an interview with Reuters in Brasilia, Brazil December 19, 2025.

Former Brazilian president Bolsonaro confirms son's presidential pre-candidacy in official letter

 A woman crosses a street as motorists engage a crossroad in Cotonou following rumors of a possible coup in the country on December 7, 2025. Benin's President Patrice Talon is safe and the army is regaining control, after a group of soldiers said they had ousted him from power.

Benin soldiers announce coup, gov't says plot is under control

Soldiers patrol on the main road in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau, November 21, 2025.

Army officers say they have seized power in Guinea-Bissau


Niger coup leaders declare general Tiani head of state

"The President of the CNSP is the head of state. He represents the state of Niger in international relations," an officer said, reading out a statement.

Hundreds of supporters of the coup gather and hold a Russian and Nigers flags in front of the National Assembly in the capital Niamey, Niger July 27, 2023.

'Exiled' Russian mercenary boss Prigozhin hails Niger coup, touts services

"What happened in Niger is nothing other than the struggle of the people of Niger with their colonizers," Prigozhin said.

 Founder of Wagner private mercenary group Yevgeny Prigozhin leaves a cemetery before the funeral of Russian military blogger Maxim Fomin widely known by the name of Vladlen Tatarsky, who was recently killed in a bomb attack in a St Petersburg cafe, in Moscow, Russia, April 8, 2023.

'Escape To Aswan': A scathing critique of Egyptian politics - review

The novel explores dark forces perpetuating authoritarian rule and Islamic fundamentalism.

 PROTESTING EGYPTIAN President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi ahead of a European Union-African Union summit, in Brussels last year.

Wagner killed Russian pilots in aborted revolt, Vladimir Putin reveals

Despite Wagner leader Yevgeny Prigozhin's claim that the Wagner rebellion was halted to avert Russian bloodshed, Russian President Vladimir Putin has confirmed that Russian pilots have been killed.

 Russian President Vladimir Putin gives a televised address in Moscow, Russia, June 24, 2023.

Wagner Group mutiny: Is Putin’s grip on power starting to slip? - opinion

In the coming days, we will see what may represent the beginning of a war between Russia’s elite, and possibly the end of Vladimir Putin’s long-standing regime. 

 FIGHTERS OF the Wagner private mercenary group pull out of the headquarters of the southern military district, in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, on Saturday.

How Wagner's mutiny in Russia impacts Iran's threat to Israel - analysis

Wagner's attempted coup in Russia could be a paradigm shift for how the Ukraine-Russia war impacts Israeli security regarding Iran.

 Fighters of Wagner private mercenary group pull out of the headquarters of the Southern Military District to return to base, in the city of Rostov-on-Don, Russia, June 24, 2023

Ukraine will defend against whoever leads Russian army - Zelensky

Ukrainian President Zelensky responded to the conflict between Russia and Wagner, stating that Ukraine could defend itself and Europe from Russian forces, regardless of who leads them.

 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky standing among Ukrainian soldiers

Ukrainian forces advance after Wagner boss Prigozhin stops revolt

Ukraine advances forces near Bakhmut • Ukrainian officials say "chaos in Russia" works to their advantage

Fighters of Wagner private mercenary group stand on a tank outside a local circus near the headquarters of the Southern Military District in the city of Rostov-on-Don, Russia, June 24, 2023

Parashat Korah: To serve with integrity

Korah seeks to seemingly democratize the nation by decrying Moses’s elitism and creates division by offering egalitarianism, but Moses sees what he's really after: Unbridled power.

 WHAT IS Korah after? Unbridled power cloaked in the religious language of holiness (Illustrative).

Jerusalem's political drama: A mayor's longtime rivalry with an activist

The two have been enemies for close to a decade and the current chapter in the rivalry between Moshe Lion and Yossi Saidov comes following a blatant coup in Gonen.

 YOSSI SAIDOV: Determined activist.