Bolivian authorities have arrested more than 10 high-ranking military and intelligence officials following its failed coup attempt on Wednesday to unseat the country's president.
Coups only make crises worse: Guterres
Highlighting the “succession of military coups” unfolding across Africa, UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday emphasized the need for durable democratic governance and the rule of law.
Zimbabwean Army denies coup, says Mugube and family safe
Harare, Nov 15 (IBNS): Amid speculations by political commentators, Zimbabwean Army has denied that the country is facing a coup, while stating that Zimbabwean President Robert Mugube and his family are safe.
Post defeat, Gambian leader rejects election results, calls for fresh polls
Banjul, Dec 10 (IBNS): Defeated a week ago in the Presidential polls, Gambian leader Yahya Jammeh has called for a fresh election while discarding the present result.
New Gambian President-elect hails shock win as 'new beginning'
Banjul, Gambia, Dec 3 (IBNS): Property developer Adama Barrow, the new Gambian President-elect who registered a shock win over his opponents, said it's a new start for his country, media reports said.