While illegal takeovers of state have declined globally, Africa has now seen at least 10 successful coups since 2020.

Syria’s new president has told Vladimir Putin he would honour all past deals struck between his country and Moscow, ...

Colonel Michael Randrianirina is now the president of Madagascar after weeks of anti-government protests forced former ...

Ironically, it was the same elite military unit that helped bring Andry Rajoelina, former mayor of the capital Antananarivo, to power in a March 2009 coup that now supported anti-government protesters ...

Madagascar’s military has taken charge of the Indian Ocean island, an army colonel said on Tuesday, after President Andry ...

An army commander who led a mutiny told reporters a committee led by the military would rule the country for a period of up ...

Madagascar's coup leader Colonel Michael Randrianirina was sworn in as president on Friday to cheers, blaring trumpets and ...

Rwanda has long been accused of targeting dissidents abroad, including allegations of murder. One notable case is Col Patrick ...

Army War College Nigeria decorates 14 newly promoted Colonels in Abuja, urging them to uphold discipline, innovation, and the ...

Colonel Michael Randrianirina has been sworn in after the military took power in the island nation this week following youth-led protests ...

Gen Z-driven demonstrations erupted last month over water and power shortages, quickly escalating into an uprising over ...