West Africa court orders reinstatement of ousted Niger leader Bazoum
Mohamed Bazoum was toppled during a military coup on July 26 and has since been in detention with his family.
Fri Dec 15 2023
West African leaders aim to agree next steps on defiant Niger junta
West African heads of state hold a summit on Thursday aiming to agree on a plan of action for Niger, where coup leaders have refused to stand down.
Thu Aug 10 2023
[COLUMNIST] Niger: A coup against French control and dominance
Civilian rule should uphold the dignity of the human being and the sovereignty of the people.
Thu Aug 10 2023
Explainer: How the military coup in Niger threatens stability in West Africa
Western nations have poured resources into Niger to bolster its security forces in the face of a growing insurgency by Islamist groups.
Fri Jul 28 2023
'It hurts my soul': Brazil's Bolsonaro ends post-election silence
Bolsonaro broke his silence for the first time since his election defeat, calls supporters for a military coup to stop Lula taking office.
Sat Dec 10 2022
Myanmar military, coup opponents trade blame after deadly bus stop blast
The blast in downtown Yangon occurred on Tuesday afternoon, killing one person and wounding nine, according to a charity group.
Wed Jun 01 2022
Indonesia urges Myanmar to take immediate action to implement 5-PCs
As today marks one year since the unlawful military coup in Myanmar, Indonesia said it strongly deplores the action and has urged the military junta to implement the five-point consensus (5-PCs).
Tue Feb 01 2022
Three people shot dead during huge protests against Sudan coup, doctors say
Hundreds of thousands of people demanded the restoration of a civilian-led government after a military coup.
Sun Oct 31 2021
Sudanese set for nationwide protests against military coup
Thousands of Sudanese have already taken to the streets this week to protest against General Abdel's ouster of PM Abdalla Hamdok's cabinet.
Sat Oct 30 2021
Seven killed, 140 hurt in protests against Sudan military coup
The leader of the takeover, Burhan, announced a state of emergency, saying the armed forces needed to protect safety and security.
Tue Oct 26 2021
What is happening in Sudan?
Relations between the civilian and military components of the Sudan govt have continued to be tense since the failed coup attempt last Sept.
Mon Oct 25 2021
Myanmar's Suu Kyi back in court after absence, still 'somewhat dizzy' - Lawyer
Suu Kyi, 76, is on trial over multiple charges filed since her removal in a Feb. 1 military coup.
Tue Sep 14 2021
Saifuddin to consult ASEAN special envoy over Myanmar shadow government's call for uprising against junta
The Malaysian Embassy in Yangon is also closely following the latest developments in the country that has endured civilian unrest since the Feb 1 military coup.
Wed Sep 08 2021
Guinea coup leader promises national government as politicians arrested
The takeover was widely condemned by international powers, placing pressure on the new leaders to offer a plan beyond the old order.
Tue Sep 07 2021
Power struggle roils Guinea as soldiers say they've taken over
Soldiers who staged an uprising in Guinea's capital on Sunday said on state television that they had dissolved the West African nation's government and constitution and closed all land and air borders
Sun Sep 05 2021
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024