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Bolsonaro Appeal 27-year Sentence Filed Against Coup Conviction

Bolsonaro Appeal 27-year Sentence Filed Against Coup Conviction

October 28, 2025 6:22 am

Lawyers for former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Monday submitted an 85-page appeal to the country’s Supreme Court seeking review of his 27-year prison sentence, handed down in September for his role in a failed coup attempt following his 2022 electoral defeat. 

The appeal motion asks the Supreme Court to revisit aspects of Bolsonaro’s conviction, including the cumulative prison term, while not specifying the exact reduction while seeking “clarification or review of specific parts of the conviction.”

Bolsonaro was convicted by a five-judge panel last month of five crimes including leading an armed criminal organisation, attempting to violently abolish democracy …

Madagascar Coup: Gen Z Leaders Uneasy As Army Seizes Power

Madagascar Coup: Gen Z Leaders Uneasy As Army Seizes Power

October 19, 2025 1:29 pm

When Colonel Michael Randrianirina seized power in Madagascar last week, he promised stability after weeks of youth-led protests that toppled President Andry Rajoelina. Yet for many of the young activists who ignited the uprising, the sudden military takeover feels like a betrayal of their movement’s call for genuine change.

“We were fighting for system change, not to replace one president with another,” said Olivia Rafetison, leader of the Movement Gen Z Collective, a coalition of protest groups that rallied thousands of young Malagasies across Antananarivo.

Earlier this month, what began as demonstrations over chronic electricity and water shortages swelled into …

Military Ruler Randrianirina To Be Sworn In As President

Military Ruler Randrianirina To Be Sworn In As President

October 15, 2025 11:41 am

Army Colonel Michael Randrianirina announced on Wednesday that he will soon be sworn in as president of Madagascar, following a military takeover that removed President Andry Rajoelina from power. 

Rajoelina, who was impeached by parliament after escaping the country over the weekend, has rejected the coup, refused to step down, and condemned the takeover

Randrianirina told a press briefing that the military had taken control and dissolved all institutions except the National Assembly (the lower house of parliament). “We will be sworn in soon,” he said, adding, “We took responsibility yesterday.” 

The High Constitutional Court has formally invited him …

Africa's Growth: Intellectual Revolution, Not Military Coups

Africa’s Growth: Intellectual Revolution, Not Military Coups

August 10, 2023 4:26 am

The dawn of a new era is rising over the African continent, illuminated by a burgeoning intellectual revolution that emphasises education, innovation, and human rights. In 2023, this movement stands as a ray of hope, heralding the promise of an Africa that can fully harness its potential through the empowerment of its people and the nurturing of its homegrown talents. Yet, as this promise brightens the horizon, dark shadows persist, casting doubt and uncertainty. The resurgence of military coups, the continued blight of political corruption, and the subtle yet insidious rise of new-age imperialism through organised religion and social engineering …

Brazilian Invasion And The Return Of Failed Coups

Brazilian Invasion And The Return Of Failed Coups

January 12, 2023 3:39 am

From every indication, the madness appears to have mutated. The growing trend of having failed politicians spurring citizens into destructive civil disobedience appears to have taken a deeper twist. A fortnight ago, Brazil received her own baptism of fire after civilians technically attempted a coup, joining list of instances where civilians tried to force themselves into power using undemocratic means.

Perhaps, the jarring images emerging from Brasilia on Sunday after a swarm of crazed conspiracy theorists who support the defeated ex-president, Jair Bolsonaro, breached the three pillars of Brazilian democracy with such infuriating ease was enough to drag the …

'How To Stop Coups', Jonathan Lectures African Leaders

‘How To Stop Coups’, Jonathan Lectures African Leaders

May 13, 2022 3:37 am

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has lectured African leaders on policy measures to prioritise to prevent coups and deepen democracy in the continent.

The policies, he said must be anchored on the rule of law, rebuilding public trust and strengthening governance institutions.

Jonathan gave the advice at a two-day sub-regional dialogue on sustaining democratic principles in West Africa.

The dialogue held in Dakar, Senegal.

Jonathan also encouraged African leaders to promote transparency, accountability and inclusion in their state policies to be able to deliver the dividends of democracy to the people.

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