Gambia
The government in Gambia announced on Wednesday having foiled an attempted military coup.
According to the statement released by the authorities, four soldiers who tried to overthrow President Adama Barrow's government had been arrested.
The situation is now "totally under control" according to the statement that added the army was trying to locate another three accomplices involved in the attempted coup.
No independent confirmation was obtained from any source other than the government statement.
Some reports mention soldiers moving around the presidential headquarters in the capital, Banjul, on Tuesday evening.
02:39
Africa is suffering in an era of strongmen, says Mo Ibrahim
Go to video
Burundi marks 33 years since Ndadaye’s assassination amid concerns over democracy
01:14
Guinea-Bissau junta sacks senior officer close to ousted president Embaló
01:09
Guinea-Bissau's electoral commission says conditions for December polls not met
01:02
Malian army and Russian fighters retake key city of Kidal, abandoned by rebels
01:16
Guinea-Bissau junta blocks Embaló’s planned return, citing security concerns