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Austrian Woman Kidnapped in Niger Amid Rising Security Concerns

An Austrian woman has been kidnapped in Niger, marking the first abduction of a European citizen in the country since the military coup of 2023. The Austrian Foreign Ministry confirmed the incident on Sunday, stating that its embassy in Algeria, which also covers Niger, had been notified and was in communication......

The Legacy of Desi Bouterse: Dictator, President, and Fugitive

Desi Bouterse, the former dictator and elected president of Suriname, has passed away at the age of 79. Bouterse, who led the country through a tumultuous history, died on Tuesday, with his death confirmed by the government on Wednesday. Bouterse’s political career began in 1980 when he staged......

Colombia's President Petro Blames Opposition for 'Coup' As He Faces Electoral Investigation

Colombian President Gustavo Petro is facing an electoral investigation and a string of scandals, but he claims it's all part of a plot to overthrow his government. In a dramatic move, Petro took to social media to denounce what he alleges is an ongoing attempt to stage a coup against him. The investigation,......

Alleged Coup Plot Foiled: Ukraine Averts Attempt to Seize Power, Officials Claim

In a dramatic turn of events, Ukrainian security officials have announced the thwarting of an alleged coup attempt aimed at overthrowing the government, a plot they claim would have played into Russia's hands. This revelation comes as the war-torn nation continues to grapple with the devastating......

Bolivia Confronts Audacious Military Insurrection

In a brazen display of insubordination, Bolivian police apprehended General Juan José Zúñiga, the ringleader of an apparent coup attempt that unfolded in Bolivia's administrative capital, La Paz. The dramatic events unraveled mere hours after soldiers and armored vehicles stormed......

Government Foils Coup Attempt Amidst Political Unrest in Congo

In a dramatic turn of events, the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) successfully thwarted an attempted coup on Saturday night, highlighting the nation's volatile political landscape. The confrontation unfolded amidst an internal crisis within President Felix Tshisekedi's ruling......