JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — The army in Madagascar seized power on Tuesday, days after the president went into hiding saying he feared for his life after several weeks of massive anti-government ...

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — It had become a familiar scene in West Africa. A group of soldiers appeared on state television in Benin on Sunday to claim they had seized power. A few hours later, the ...

A group of soldiers appeared on state television in Benin on Sunday to claim they had seized power- a familiar scene playing in West Africa. Within hours, the president announced the coup had been ...

SANDF faces severe limitations, risking national defence against foreign threats. Analysts highlight the need for enhanced ...

African countries are steadily ramping up their air power capabilities, with renewed investments in military aircraft aimed at strengthening national defence and addressing regional security threats.

In a scene that has become familiar across parts of Africa of late, a group of armed men in military garb appeared on state TV on Dec. 7, 2025, to announce that they had suspended the constitution and ...

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