International criticism is mounting over a military coup in the oil-rich West African island nation of Sao Tome. Neighboring African countries, the United States and the United Nations have all condemned the day-old coup. Diplomats from the U.S. and Portugal, the country’s former colonial ruler, are overseeing talks between the leaders of the coup and the deposed government.
World Community Criticize Sao Tome Coup
HeadlineJul 18, 2003