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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


Sudan coup: Generals and Islamists prevail in the Arab world

BEHIND THE LINES: The military coup in Sudan follows a prevailing trend in the Arab world.

COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF of the Sudan Armed Forces Lieutenant-General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan addresses delegates after signing a declaration of principles in March between the Sudanese transitional government and the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North, in Juba, South Sudan.

Sudan capital locked down after coup triggers deadly unrest

Life came to a halt in the capital Khartoum and its twin city Omdurman across the Nile on Tuesday, a day after the army seized power in a coup that triggered unrest.

 A road barricade is set on fire during what the information ministry calls a military coup in Khartoum, Sudan, October 25, 2021

Seven killed, 140 injured in Sudan protests following coup

The leader of the takeover, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, dissolved the military-civilian Sovereign Council that had been established to guide the country to democracy.

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes Sudan's Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok as he arrives for a meeting at the Elysee Palace in Paris

Sudan ‘military coup’ sparks concern - analysis

This is important for the region and could also affect Sudan’s relations with Israel because Sudan was one of the countries that joined the path to normalization in the wake of the Abraham Accords.  

Sudanese protesters shout slogans and wave flags during a rally honouring fallen protesters at the Green Square in Khartoum, Sudan July 18, 2019

Sudan military seizes power, dissolves transitional government

Sudan has been on edge since a failed coup plot last month.

Sudan Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok speaks during joint press conference with German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas in Khartoum, Sudan September 3, 2019

Sudan says coup thwarted, accuses Bashir loyalists

The leaders of the failed coup attempt, some "remnants" of the al-Bashir regime, have been arrested.

 Sudanese take part in a march against the Rapid Support Forces, who they blame for a raid on protesters who had camped outside the defense ministry during the 2019 revolution, in Khartoum, Sudan, June 3, 2021.

Guinean junta replaces provincial governors after coup

The soldiers who overthrew the government of Guinea have installed a military junta to govern the country.

Residents cheer at army soldiers as they celebrate the uprising in Conakry, Guinea September 5, 2021.

Guinea coup leader promises national government as politicians arrested

The military leaders who led a coup against the government of Guinea said they would set up a new government, after politicians were imprisoned and banned from traveling.

Residents cheer on army soldiers after the uprising that led to the toppling of president Alpha Conde in Kaloum neighbourhood of Conakry, Guinea September 6, 2021.

Power struggle roils Guinea; soldiers say on TV they have taken over

Soldiers who staged an uprising in Guinea's capital on Sunday said in a short broadcast on state television that they have dissolved the constitution and the government in the West African state.

 An army vehicle is seen at Kaloum neighbourhood during an uprising by special forces in Conakry, Guinea September 5, 2021.

Myanmar army ruler elects himself as caretaker PM, pledges elections

Myanmar's military ruler Min Aung Hlaing promised new elections, six months after seizing power. He then elected himself interim Prime Minister.

Military supporters carry a portrait of junta leader General Min Aung Hlaing as they celebrate the coup in Naypyitaw, Myanmar February 4, 2021