Tagged: military
Conrad Omodiagbe
Democracy Watch: Update on the Situation in Mali
As tensions continue to rise in Mali following last month’s military coup, the opposition coalition, M5-RFP, which led mass protests after the coup, has rejected an offer involving a transition charter that will see the military hold on to power for 18 months before the next civilian rule. Mali Military Proposes Solution Military leaders who […]
Mojisola Salaudeen
Scepticism as Military and Civilians Sign Deal in Sudan
After months of protests and negotiations, the Transitional Military Council and the opposition in Sudan have signed an agreement. The agreement, which was announced on July 5th, was officially signed by the Military and the Forces for Freedom and Change, a coalition of civilian opposition groups and protesters. What Was Agreed? Establishment of a new […]
Asari Ndem
International Reactions to the Toppling of Sudan’s President
Following the removal of Sudan’s President Omar al-Bashir, several countries have registered their pleasure and displeasure at the news. Here, we gather some of the more vocal and controversial responses to Sudan from the international sphere as former President al-Bashir seeks refuge elsewhere. According to Arab News: “The US said it supported a peaceful and democratic Sudan […]
Asari Ndem
Thailand prepares for March 24 election
For the first time since a coup strangled the country in 2014, Thailand is set to hold an election which will most likely bring an end to military rule in the area. Following protests and rumours that the Southeast Asian country will have to move its elections originally scheduled for the 24th of February, the […]