Burkina Faso’s transition leader confirms coup attempt: Media

Burkina Faso’s military leader Captain Ibrahim Traore spoke out Thursday on a recent attempted coup against his government, confirming that some elements of the army wanted to seize power, according to local media reports.

Burkina Faso’s coup leader appointed transitional president

A national meeting Friday in Burkina Faso endorsed coup leader, Capt. Ibrahim Traore, as the transitional president, two weeks after he led a second coup in eight months in the West African country.

National mourning declared for 11 people killed in Guinea-Bissau coup attempt

Two days of national mourning have been declared Saturday for those killed in a Feb. 1 coup attempt in Guinea-Bissau.

ECOWAS Criticizes Burkina Faso Military Over Coup, Plans Emergency Summit - UrduPoint

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) said on Tuesday it would hold an emergency summit after labeling Burkina Faso's takeover by the military a "coup," saying the president resigned under duress.

Burkina Faso military says it has seized power - BBC News

The military in Burkina Faso says it has seized power and overthrown President Roch Kaboré.

US secretary of state speaks with Sudan’s ousted premier

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke late Tuesday with Sudanese Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok after he was released from army custody, said the State Department.

In a statement, spokesman Ned Price said Blinken welcomed Hamdok's release and reiterated his call on Sudanese military forces to free all civilian leaders in detention and to ensure their safety.

US says it will evaluate ‘entire relationship’ with Sudan | Al Jazeera

The Biden administration has announced pausing US assistance to Sudan after the military takeover and urged the “immediate” restoration of the civilian-led government.

Sudans Opposition Union Coalition Calls On People To Protest Against Military Coup - UrduPoint

The Sudanese Professionals Association (SPA), a coalition of labor unions opposed to the country's military, is calling on people to go out into the streets and stand up against the military coup.

Turkey Orders +500 Arrests of Suspects Thought to Be Linked to Gulen - FARS

 (FNA)- Turkish prosecutors ordered the arrest of 532 suspects, mostly serving military personnel, believed to have links to US-based Muslim cleric Fethullah Gulen, accused by Ankara of having staged the 2016 botched coup attempt.

EU Will Not Lift Visas unless Turkey Eases Terrorism Laws

The European Union told Turkey on Friday it would not ease travel requirements for its citizens unless Ankara softens counter-terrorism laws that the bloc says are excessive.

Tillerson to Venezuela's Maduro: Allow democratic elections or step aside

U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on Friday urged the Venezuelan government to hold open and democratic elections.

Venezuelan gov't condemns US meddling, says Maduro to run again

Venezuela's government on Friday condemned US meddling in its national affairs, and endorsed President Nicolas Maduro's reelection bid.

Turkish 'coup' officer granted asylum in Greece

The co-pilot of a helicopter, who flew seven other Turkish military officers to Greece a day after last year's failed coup in Turkey, has been granted asylum, a Greek judicial source said Saturday.

'Fair to Stop Negotiations': Sebastian Kurz Urges to Review Turkey's EU Bid

Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz said that Turkey cannot become a member of the European Union due to the political course pursued by Ankara in recent years.

Tsipras: 'Coup-plotters not welcome in Greece'

Greece's Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has described the first presidential visit from Turkey to the Mediterranean country in 65 years as "a chance to take bold steps forward".

Germany: Turkey Made 81 Extradition Requests since Failed Coup

Turkey has expressed frustration at Germany's lack of movement on extradition requests after a failed coup. A German lawmaker said Berlin should "exert resistance" to instead get German citizens out of Turkish custody.

Turkey purges 7,000 police, academics, officials on eve of coup anniversary

Turkey dismissed more than 7,000 police, civil servants and academics on Friday, on the eve of the anniversary of last year’s attempted coup.

Turkey criticizes Austria for obstructing minister visit

Turkish Foreign Ministry on Monday criticized the Austria's obstruction of the visit of Turkish Minister of Economy to Vienna, said a statement on Monday.

Vienna Bars Turkish Economy Minister From Attending Failed Coup Anniversary

The Austrian Foreign Ministry prohibited Turkish Economy Minister Nihat Zeybekci from entering the country on the occasion of commemorative events of the 2016 Turkish failed coup attempt citing security concerns, a ministry spokesperson said Monday.

Germany Seeks to Block NATO Summit in Turkey: Report

Germany and other NATO allies have prevented Turkey from hosting next year's NATO summit, according to reports. Officials allegedly wanted to avoid the impression that NATO supports Turkey's "internal policy."