Niger coup leaders say France is planning strikes
The French foreign ministry has not confirmed or denied suggestions its forces are planning strikes to free Niger's detained president Mohamed Bazoum.
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US’s Blinken calls for ousted Niger president’s release
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, in Australia for high-level talks, has called for the immediate release of ousted Niger President Mohamed Bazoum.
Niger coup supporters set fire to ruling party HQ
Police have used tear gas to disperse supporters of a coup in Niger after some protesters ransacked the headquarters of the ruling political party.
Niger president vows to save democracy after coup
Niger President Mohamed Bazoum, toppled in a military coup, has taken to social media to vow to protect "hard-won" democratic gains.
Protesters mark second anniversary of Myanmar coup
Demonstrators have held a "silent protest" in Myanmar and rallied overseas to mark two years since the coup, while the junta readies for an announcement.
Myanmar junta releases jailed Australian
Australian economist Sean Turnell has reportedly been released from prison by the Myanmar military under an amnesty covering 6000 prisoners.
Turnell arrives in Bangkok from Myanmar
Australian economist Sean Turnell has been released from prison by the Myanmar military under an amnesty covering 6000 prisoners.
Aussie detained in Myanmar testifies
Australian academic being tried with ousted Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi testifies in court for the first time.
Myanmar executes democracy activists
Myanmar's junta faces global condemnation after executing four democracy activists accused of helping a resistance movement.
Suu Kyi jailed five years for corruption
A Myanmar court has found deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi guilty of corruption and sentenced her to five years in prison, a source says.
Burkina Faso junta leader inaugurated
Newly inaugurated Burkina Faso president says his military-led government will offer "opportunity to get to better horizons".
Military junta now controls Burkina Faso
Burkino Faso's army says it has staged a successful coup d'etat, ousting President Roch Kabore and dissolving the government.