Benin’s interior minister says a coup has been foiled
COTONOU, Benin — Benin President Patrice Talon on Sunday condemned an attempted coup that was foiled by the…
Soldiers announce apparent military coup in Benin
COTONOU, Benin (AP) — A group of soldiers has appeared on Benin ’s state TV announcing the dissolution…
Guinea-Bissau soldiers announce Gen. Horta N’Ta as junta leader
BISSAU, Guinea-Bissau (AP) — Soldiers in Guinea-Bissau on Thursday announced a new junta leader for the country, cementing…
Soldiers in Guinea-Bissau appear on state television saying they have seized power
BISSAU, Guinea-Bissau (AP) — Soldiers in Guinea-Bissau appeared on state television Wednesday saying they have seized power in…
From barracks to palace: Soldiers who led military coups to become state leaders
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Weeks of nationwide Gen-Z protests in Madagascar sparked by power and water shortages escalated and…
Madagascar coup leader sworn in as president after military takeover
ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar (AP) — An army colonel who seized power in a military coup was sworn in as…
Leader of Madagascar’s military rebellion says he plans to take position of president
ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar (AP) — The leader of Madagascar’s military rebellion said Wednesday that he is “taking the position…
Madagascar president says he fled the country in fear for his life after military rebellion
ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar (AP) — Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina said he has fled the country in fear for his…
Attempted coup underway in Madagascar, president says
ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar (AP) — An attempted coup is underway in the Indian Ocean island of Madagascar, the country’s…
Trump to federalize 300 Illinois National Guard troops
The Trump administration plans to federalize 300 members of the Illinois National Guard, Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker said…
Brazil’s Bolsonaro sentenced to more than 27 years in prison for coup attempt
BRASILIA, Brazil — A panel of Brazilian Supreme Court justices sentenced former president Jair Bolsonaro to 27 years…
Mali’s military rulers arrest 2 generals, a suspected French agent and others in alleged coup plot
BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Mali’s military rulers said Thursday they have arrested a group of military personnel and…