Niger’s military ruler, General Abdourahamane Tchiani, has made bold claims against France, accusing the European country of secretly funding terrorist groups to destabilize the Sahel region and Niger. Speaking on state television, General Tchiani alleged that France has been pouring billions of CFA francs into armed groups, including the notorious
In July 2023, Niger experienced a dramatic shift in power when some members of its military announced that they had taken control of the country. They suspended the constitution and declared a new leadership. The man behind this coup, Abdourahamane Tchiani, became the new President of Niger. His main reason
The forced ouster of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from power by street agitators earlier this week has many dimensions, internal and external, all of which will be problematic in the near to medium term for Bangladesh itself, for India, and the entire region. Bangladesh politics has been tumultuous, with Sheikh Hasina’s
In a shocking turn of events, Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned, leading to a military-led interim administration and a wave of political violence. Rioters attacked symbols of the nation’s revered leader, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, targeting his statues and burning his memorial museum. This unprecedented assault raises fears about the
In a dramatic turn of events, Bolivia’s former top military leaders, General Juan Jose Zuniga and Vice Admiral Juan Arnez have been arrested for masterminding a coup attempt. Charged with terrorism and armed uprising, their plan to prevent former President Evo Morales from running in 2025 fell apart. Interior Minister
In a dramatic turn of events, Bolivia’s recently dismissed Army commander, General Juan José Zúñiga, threatened to overthrow President Luis Arce, demanding a new cabinet and the release of political prisoners. Zúñiga, claiming to act against former President Evo Morales’s potential return, led troops and tanks to occupy key government
