Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro began his 27-year prison sentence on Tuesday for his role in leading a coup attempt, surprising many in the South American nation who had doubted he would ever face jail time.

Brazil's Supreme Court ordered the preemptive arrest of former President Jair Bolsonaro on Saturday, with a judge alleging that he was attempting to flee just days before he was set to begin a 27-year prison sentence for his role in leading a coup attempt.

Colonel Michael Randrianirina, who led the military group that seized power in Madagascar on October 14, has announced plans to establish a government of national unity that will include civilian members.

Madagascar’s presidency has warned of an attempted coup as more soldiers joined youth-led protests that have shaken the country for over two weeks. The unrest, initially sparked by power outages and water shortages, now poses the most serious challenge to President Andry Rajoelina’s rule since his 2023 reelection.

Brazil’s prosecutor general has charged federal lawmaker Eduardo Bolsonaro with coercion in a case linked to the one in which his father, former President Jair Bolsonaro, was convicted for plotting a coup.

Türkiye on Tuesday commemorates the ninth anniversary of the July 15, 2016, coup attempt, which was orchestrated by the FETO terrorist organization.

Kenya's interior minister has denied allegations that police used excessive force during Wednesday's protests, which left at least 10 people dead. He described the demonstrations as "terrorism disguised as dissent" and called them an "unconstitutional attempt" to overthrow the government.

Serbian authorities have arrested six individuals accused of plotting a violent coup against the government.

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been charged by the country's chief prosecutor with attempting a coup after he was defeated in the 2022 presidential election.