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31 former Ibero-American leaders call for Maduro's arrest

In statements to Euronews, former Colombian President Andrés Pastrana said that in Venezuela there has not been an electoral fraud but a 'coup d'état'. He urged the International Criminal Court to protect the country's civilian population.

Bolivia

Bolivian president denounces 'self-coup' claims as lies

Following a failed coup attempt, Bolivian President Luis Arce slammed the accusations that he orchestrated it himself, stating that the general who led the push to oust him acted independently.

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Key moments in Bolivia's coup attempt captured on video

In a dramatic sequence of events in Bolivia, videos have emerged that chronicle the failed coup attempt and the strong support for President Luis Arce.

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Bolivian general arrested after failed coup attempt

The South American country already struggling with financial chaos and political deadlock now faces a new crisis.

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German national security ‘tense’, says country’s interior minister

Nancy Faeser said the country was battling internal and external threats — including espionage attempts from a trio of countries — with the department thwarting bomb attempts in the last year.

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Germany far-right 'Reichsbürger' coup plot trial begins

The self-declared Prince Heinrich XIII, a judge and ex-military officers allegedly planned to violently topple the German government.

Democratic Republic Of Congo

Attempted coup in the Democratic Republic of Congo foiled

Congo's army thwarted a coup attempt in Kinshasa, arresting several perpetrators including foreigners, amid political unrest within President Tshisekedi's ruling party and escalating opposition threats.

Germany

Prosecutors in Germany charge 27 in far-right coup plot

Nine of those suspects are accused of belonging to a terrorist organisation with the aim of 'doing away by force with the existing state order in Germany.'

Gabon

Mutinous soldiers in Gabon announce new military leader

Mutinous soldiers in Gabon announced on Wednesday that the head of the country’s elite republican guard would lead the Central African country, hours after saying they had placed the country’s newly re-elected president under house arrest.

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WATCH: Nigeriens in Niamey demand the departure of French troops

Pro-junta supporters in Niger took to the streets of Niamey on Sunday to demand the departure of French troops.

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Niger: President Bazoum to be tried for high treason, says junta

The announcement was made just hours after the junta said they were open to dialogue with West African nations to resolve the crisis.

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Ecowas orders 'standby force' to restore constitutional order in Niger

West Africa leaders have directed the deployment of a ‘standby force’ to restore democracy in Niger after the coup.

Niger

ECOWAS to meet Thursday after Niger junta defies key deadline

Mali said it and Burkina Faso, both neighbours of Niger run by military juntas, were sending delegations to Niger to show support. Both countries have said they would consider any intervention in Niger as a declaration of war against them.

Niger

Niger airspace closed as coup supporters defy critical deadline

Supporters of Niger's military junta have gathered in the capital to show defiance of an ultimatum to restore democracy.

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Niger's coup leaders ask Russian mercenary group, Wagner, for help

Niger's military leaders have reportedly asked Russian mercenary group for help against a potential ECOWAS intervention.

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Plan agreed for military intervention in Niger as deadline approaches

Leaders of the bloc of West African states known as ECOWAS have agreed on a plan for military intervention in Niger unless coup leaders restore civilian rule by Sunday.

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International pressure mounts on coup leaders in Niger

International pressure mounted Thursday against leaders of the coup in Niger as the American secretary of state said the United States “stands very much” in support of West African leaders who have threatened to use force to restore the nation's democracy, and Senegal offered troops to help.

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Plane carrying 262 evacuees from Niger lands in Paris

Foreign nationals lined up outside an airport in Niger's capital on Wednesday morning to wait for a French military evacuation flight, while a regional bloc continued talks about its response to the military coup that took place last week.

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Niger crisis deepens as European nations evacuate

Niger was the leading supplier of uranium to Europe and a key Western ally in the fight against jihadist groups in the region. Euronews asks Jean-Hervé Jezequel from the International Crisis Group what regime change could mean for the West.

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Niger: France plans evacuation as coup leaders gather support

France, Italy and Spain have announced plans to evacuate their citizens from Niger, days after a junta seized power in the country.

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