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Meet the female ‘coup plotter’ who wanted President Akufo-Addo eliminated

The only woman among the 10 people being tried for allegedly attempting to stage a coup d’etat and overthrow the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government, suggested that they should eliminate President Akufo-Addo when he is finally captured. The Director in charge of Operational Intelligence at the Defence Intelligence Department of the Ghana …

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Meet the female ‘coup plotter’ who wanted President Akufo-Addo eliminated

The only woman among the 10 people being tried for allegedly attempting to stage a coup d’etat and overthrow the New Patriotic Party(NPP) government, suggested that they should eliminate President Akufo-Addo when he is finally captured. The Director in charge of Operational Intelligence at the Defence Intelligence Department of the …

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Mali coup leader declares himself president after firing ex-president, PM

The leader of Mali’s 2020 coup, Col. Assimi Goita, has declared himself the country’s President, hours after the release of Prime Minister Moctar Ouane and President Bah Ndaw from custody. President Bah N’Daw and Prime Minister Moctar Ouane were arrested Monday, along with other government leaders, hours after naming a …

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Myanmar coup: ‘Dozens killed’ in military crackdown in Bago

IMAGE COPYRIGHTREUTERSimage captionProtests have been going on in Bago, as in other cities, for more than two months More than 80 people have been killed by Myanmar security forces in a crackdown on a protest in the city of Bago, activists say. The military is reported to have taken away …

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Alleged coup plot: State to call 19 witnesses as jury empanels

A seven member team of jurors have been empaneled to assist the Commercial Division of the Accra High Court to conduct the trial of the case in which Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Benjamin Agodzor, Dr Frederick Yaw Mac-Palm and eight others are standing trial for alleged treason. In open …

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Coup plot: Go back home – Court varies WOII Esther Saan’s bail

The Commercial Division of the Accra High Court presided over by Justice Samuel Asiedu has varied the bail conditions of WOII Esther Saan with the new order allowing her to go home. WOII Saan is the only female among the 10 accused persons who have been held for an alleged …

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Coup plot: Jury not ready, case adjourned to Nov 20

The Commercial Division of the Accra High Court has said members of the jury are not ready for the court to empanel it which will see the commencement of the trial of the 10 persons who have been held for an alleged coup plot. In court for the first time …

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‘Coup’ Doctor Out Of Prison

A medical doctor who is at the centre of an alleged coup plot to destabilize the country and overthrow the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) government has been released from the Nsawam Medium Prison. Dr. Frederick Mac-Palm who has spent about a year in custody — six (6) months in …

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Mali coup: Opposition rejects transition deal as ‘power grab’

The opposition coalition which led mass protests in Mali ahead of last month’s coup has rejected a transition charter. On Saturday, the country’s military leadership agreed to establish an 18-month interim government until an election could take place. It followed three days of talks with opposition and civil society groups. …

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Mali coup: Military agrees to 18-month transition government

Mali’s new military leaders have agreed to establish an 18-month transition government until an election can take place, following last month’s coup. Spokesperson Moussa Camara said the interim government would either be led by a military officer or a civilian. The pledge came after three days of talks with opposition …

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