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Brazilian ex-President Bolsonaro ordered to stand trial over alleged coup plan

Brazilian ex-President Bolsonaro ordered to stand trial over alleged coup plan

A panel of justices on Brazil’s Supreme Court on Wednesday accepted charges against…
Christian Malanga, slain leader of failed DR Congo coup, sold cars in Utah when he lived in the US

Christian Malanga, slain leader of failed DR Congo coup, sold cars in Utah when he lived in the US

The slain leader of a failed coup attempt to overthrow the Congolese…
Russia’s ‘General Armageddon’ reportedly dismissed after vanishing in wake of Wagner uprising

Russia’s ‘General Armageddon’ reportedly dismissed after vanishing in wake of Wagner uprising

Gen. Sergei Surovikin, a former commander of Russia’s forces in Ukraine who…
Counting coups in Africa, Niger edition

Counting coups in Africa, Niger edition

Things in Africa are getting ugly again. On Wednesday, members of the…
Niger soldiers say President Mohamed Bazoum’s government has been removed

Niger soldiers say President Mohamed Bazoum’s government has been removed

Niger President Mohamed Bazoum has been removed from power, according to a…
Wagner mercenary group set to move to Belarus after aborted rebellion

Wagner mercenary group set to move to Belarus after aborted rebellion

The Wagner mercenary group is reportedly prepared to relocate to Belarus as…
Raid of Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin’s home turned up sledgehammers allegedly used to kill traitors

Raid of Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin’s home turned up sledgehammers allegedly used to kill traitors

Russian forces’ June raid of since-exiled Wagner mercenary group boss Yevgeny Prigozhin’s…
After Wagner Group’s failed coup, spread the word: Putin is vulnerable

After Wagner Group’s failed coup, spread the word: Putin is vulnerable

In response to Wagner Group financier Yevgeny Prigozhin’s threat over the weekend,…
Russia drops charges against Prigozhin and others who took part in brief rebellion

Russia drops charges against Prigozhin and others who took part in brief rebellion

Russian authorities said Tuesday they have closed a criminal investigation into the…
Russian defense minister makes first public appearance since mercenary revolt demanded his ouster

Russian defense minister makes first public appearance since mercenary revolt demanded his ouster

Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu made his first public appearance since a mercenary…