South Africa has deployed soldiers to Durban, where armed troops patrol the city centre with police after days of ...

Africa has witnessed a wave of military takeovers since August 2020, with seven coups preceding the latest developments in Gabon. From West Africa to the Horn, armed forces have repeatedly disrupted ...

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — It's been a tumultuous month for France and its relationship with former colonies in Africa, as its influence on the continent faces the biggest challenge in decades. As Paris ...

U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces (Forces Armées Royales or "FAR" ...

Growing ties between the Houthis and al-Shabaab could turn Red Sea instability into a more dangerous security threat for Africa.The United States-Israel February attack on Iran led to the Iran-backed ...

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 ...

Si vis pacem, para bellum: If you want peace, prepare for war, as the ancient Latin adage goes. This motto has resonated with many countries, particularly in Africa, where military preparedness can be ...

An SA 342 Gazelle utility helicopter with the French Forces in Djibouti makes an aerial pass during a ground and air display near Arta Range, Djibouti, Jan. 15, 2022. The SA 342 Gazelle is a light, ...

While the U.S. was forced to downsize and pull its troops out of Niger this year, China is increasing its military cooperation on the continent, recently announcing a plan to spend $140 million to ...

South Africa’s army chief has faced domestic backlash after pledging military and political support to Iran during a recent visit, prompting government officials to distance themselves from his ...

Back to U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa VICENZA, Italy — Senior military leaders of the Central African Republic Armed Forces met with U.S. and Italian counterparts in Vicenza, Italy, ...

It’s been a tumultuous month for France and its relationship with former colonies in Africa, as its influence on the continent faces the biggest challenge in decades. DAKAR, Senegal — It's been a ...