Madagascar’s military power grab shows Africa’s coup problem isn’t restricted to the Sahel region

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

Madagascar Military Power Grab Highlights Africa's Coup Problem Beyond the Sahel

But the military takeover in Madagascar marks only the second coup in that period to take place outside of the Sahel region, ...
24/7 Wall St

Egypt and Algeria Lead Africa in Military Vehicles Beating Most NATO Nations in Armored Strength

This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. Egypt and Algeria have some of the strongest militaries ...

Madagascar’s military takes power, says colonel

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

Madagascar: Military announces takeover after President flees the country following weeks of protests

A Madagascar army colonel says the military has taken charge of the African island country after President Andry Rajoelina ...
Military.com

US Military Shifts Messaging in Africa, Telling Allies to Prepare to Stand More on Their Own

TAN TAN, Morocco (AP) — The U.S. military is backing off its usual talk of good governance and countering insurgencies' underlying causes, instead leaning into a message that its fragile allies in ...

Madagascar coup leader Randrianirina sworn in as president

Madagascar's coup leader Colonel Michael Randrianirina was sworn in as president on Friday to cheers, blaring trumpets and ...
News 13

U.S. military shifts messaging in Africa, telling allies to prepare to stand more on their own

TAN TAN, Morocco — The U.S. military is backing off its usual talk of good governance and countering insurgencies' underlying causes, instead leaning into a message that its fragile allies in Africa ...