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    Photo taken on April 11, 2024 shows soldiers of the Congolese Army on patrol in Goma, North Kivu province, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo DRC.
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    20 May 2024

    Congolese Forces on High Alert After Failed Coup Attempt

    Armed mutineers led by a former Congolese military captain attempted, and failed, to take over the official residence and offices of the president.

    President of the Republic of the Congo Denis Sassou-Nguesso, poses during a photo session at the Palais Brongniart for the New Global Financial Pact Summit in Paris on June 23, 2023.
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    18 September 2023

    Congo Government Denies Coup Allegations

    President Denis Nguesso faces rumors of military conspiracy amidst a wave of African coups.

    General Brice Oligui Nguema (C), who was inaugurated as Gabon's interim President, gives a salute during the military parade in Libreville on September 4, 2023. Gabon's coup leader vowed after being sworn in as interim president on September 4, 2023 to restore civilian rule through "free, transparent and credible elections" after a transition and amnesty prisoners of conscience.
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    05 September 2023

    Gabon's New Military Leader Has Been Sworn in as Interim President

    Gabon's new military leader, General Brice Oligui Nguema, takes charge after ousting the five-decade rule of the family of deposed President Ali Bongo Ondimba.

    Ali Bongo Ondimba, the outgoing Gabonese president and candidate to succeed him in the presidential election on 26 August 2023, at his campaign rally in Ntoum (42 km from Libreville) on 20 August 2023.
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    30 August 2023

    Gabon Military Officers Announce Coup Attempt on National TV

    Gabon's senior military officers, in a televised announcement on Wednesday, asserted their authority by annulling election results moments after President Ali Bongo secured a third term.

    President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita pictured above.
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    19 August 2020

    Malian President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita Has Resigned Amid Military Mutiny

    President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita announces resignation following detainment of government by Malian armed forces.

    Updated: What is Happening in Zimbabwe?
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    14 November 2017

    Updated: What is Happening in Zimbabwe?

    Zimbabwe is almost certainly going through a coup right now.

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