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Late on Tuesday evening, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol said in a televised address that he was imposing martial law. Though he found himself backtracking within a matter of hours, the surprise announcement has decisively rattled the country's political establishment.
Niger expels French aid group as ties with the West deteriorate
The West African nation's military rulers, who took power in a coup last year, have pulled away from Western partners and turned to Russia for security.
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.
French ambassador remains in Niger, defying junta's orders to leave
French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Monday that his ambassador to Niger would remain at his post, despite being asked to leave by the ruling junta.
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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'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.
Burkina Faso coup leader calls for end to anti-French violence
French institutions in the West African nation have been attacked following reports, denied by Paris, that France had given protection to the leader deposed in Friday's coup.
Myanmar court jails Suu Kyi for three more years for 'election fraud'
The ousted leader has already been imprisoned for 17 years on various charges, which supporters say are politically motivated.
Aung San Suu Kyi sentenced to six more years in prison for corruption
Analysts say the charges are an attempt to legitimise the military’s seizure of power.