The Return of the Military Coup


NEWS  —  Guinea:   AU Suspends Country Over Coup
allAfrica.com
29 December 2008

The African Union (AU) has suspended Guinea from taking part in all AU activities until the country returns to civilian rule under the constitution. The AU's Peace and Security Council said  ... [read more]

NEWS  —  West Africa:   The Return of the Military Coup
allAfrica.com
27 December 2008

The African Union (AU) has condemned the return of coups d'état to the continent, describing the phenomenon as "a very serious setback in the ongoing democratization process in Africa." [read more]

DOCUMENT  —  Guinea:   African Union Condemns Coup Plotters
African Union (Addis Ababa)
24 December 2008

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EDITORIAL  —  West Africa:   The Coup in Guinea
Daily Trust (Abuja)
26 December 2008

Military incursions into power on the African continent once thought to be a receding aberration is now assuming renewed vigour and frequency much like it did after the 1963 coup that overthrew ... [read more]

DOCUMENT  —  Guinea:   AU Suspends Country Over Military Coup
African Union (Addis Ababa)
29 December 2008

The Peace and Security Council of the African Union (AU), at its 165th meeting held on 29 December 2008, adopted the following decision on the situation in the Republic of Guinea following the coup ... [read more]

DOCUMENT  —  Mauritania:   Communique Of The 164th Meeting Of The Peace And Security Council - Mauritania
African Union (Addis Ababa)
27 December 2008

The Peace and Security Council of the African Union (AU), at its 163rd meeting, held at the ministerial level in Addis Ababa, on 22 December 2008, adopted the following decision on the situation in ... [read more]

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Author: obie8433
Tue Dec 30 03:21:42 2008

It is interesting to note that the AU is quick condemn the coup leaders in Guinea while looking the other way in the case of Zimbabwe' Mugabe. How about execising the same muscles wherever democracy is threatened in Africa...

Author: jammehlmn
Tue Dec 30 05:43:54 2008

The AU moves is highly welcome, but what others does not understand is that the suituation in Zimbabwe is quiet different from what is happening in CONAKRY. I swear that the west should be blame for the zimbabweans suffering in another hand the Mdc leadership is also a complice to this sufferings.Mugabe can be a dictator or whatever we are calling him but is far more better than Morgan, who is a really pupet and someone who will only be in for the west intrest in zimbabwe. Am an african i also sympatise with my fellow zimbabwean brothers and… [Read Full Text]

Author: Kpolongombo
Tue Dec 30 11:39:55 2008

Yeah, Mugabe says "Zimbabwe is mine" and the foreigners are responsible. Mugabe says" only God can remove him from power" and the Westerners are responsible. Mugabe says" a ballot cannot remove him from power" and foreigners are responsible. Mugabe says" there is no cholera in Zimbabwe" even though hundreds have died and dozens are still dying, and the foreigners are responsible. The foreigners are responsible for Mugabe holding on to all the MAJOR MINISTIRIES and not wanting to share anything with the opposition. Yes, the foreigners are responsible for all the KILLINGS AND ABDUCTIONS taking place in Zimbabwe by… [Read Full Text]

Author: N/a
Tue Dec 30 17:16:51 2008

Yeah Yeah Zimbabwe Ruins is mine!

Author: Kpolongombo
Tue Dec 30 11:42:08 2008

What actually are your interests as African other than respect for human rights, which is being denied vehemently by your so-called heroes- Mugabe and his likes?

Author: jallohlaw
Sat Jan 3 00:07:39 2009

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Author: tamoh2004
Tue Dec 30 09:23:02 2008

Who are those who make up [AU] the majority of them are dictators of the first order like Paul Biya of Cameroon.They comdemn the coup just because of fear that it can also happen in their country.The military had been a very strong arm of all these dictators because they use them to mim,kill and oppress the people.most of them are in power just for the military backing that they have.In cameroon the military is the highest paid salary wise and Dictator Biya uses them to oppress the masses when they come out to cry foul to his wantom ugly… [Read Full Text]

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