Congolese ex-Vice President Jean-Pierre Bemba is acquitted of five counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity. It's a huge blow to prosecutors and this was the first ICC case with a major focus on the use of rape as a weapon of war, according to the Open Society Justice Initiative

Robert Mugabe, sacked by his ruling ZANU-PF party after 37 years in power, has addressed the nation

Zimbabwe's ruling ZANU-PF party is calling for President Robert Mugabe to resign, the latest sign that his authority has collapsed.

"One way or another, his power has obviously come to an end."

Photos have been released of the meeting but the veteran leader is reportedly resisting pressure to step down following the military takeover.

Is it time for democracy? What role can South Africa and other neighbouring states play?

Zimbabwe's military seizes power but denies claims of a coup

Violent clashes have broken out in Chile’s capital Santiago during a protest to mark the anniversary of country’s 1973 coup. Police used water

Her lawyer says she was absent because of an ear problem, but sources close to Yingluck Sinawatra say that she has already fled the country.

Turkey is holding its largest trial ever over the July 2016 coup attempt

On July 15 2016, Turkey underwent an attempted coup against its government. The coup was prevented but repercussions are felt in every quarter of

A year ago, the Armed Forces attempted a coup in Turkey. Hundreds died, it lasted less than a day, and many face lengthy prison sentences as a result.

Tensions are rising in Venezuela after the country's judiciary moved to assume the functions of the opposition-led National Assembly. Critics are calling it a 'coup'.

The pro-government Supreme Court has taken over functions of the opposition-led National Assembly

Greece’s Supreme Court has postponed a final decision on whether or not to extradite eight Turkish soliders who fled to the country in July.

A court in Athens has ruled that three of eight Turkish officers said to be implicated in July’s failed coup attempt in Turkey should be extradited back to their home…

Turkey’s first steps towards accession to Europe go back more than 50 years, when Ankara asked for an association agreement with the European Economic Community.

It is 43 years since Greece's students rose up for Democracy and tried to face down the soldiers and tanks of the military regime.

In Venezuela, the opposition has accused the government of staging a coup after their bid to hold a referendum to remove President Nicolas Maduro was suspended.

Turkey may have to build new courthouses to cope with the thousands of prosecutions over July’s failed coup, the country’s Justice minister has said.