What’s behind recent coups in Africa? | TV Shows
Overthrow of leaders in Niger and Gabon has been met by international condemnation but celebrations at home. Two more coups in Africa during the past…
Earthquake, Terror Attacks, Coups … 10 Of Africa’s Most Fatal Incidents In 2023
The world has become less peaceful in recent years. With conflict-related deaths increasing by 96 per cent and escalating in 79 countries, according to this…
Coups, climate and cost of living: Key issues that shaped 2023 in Africa | Conflict News
Lagos, Nigeria – Like 2022, 2023 was a year full of high-stakes geopolitical drama and economic crises that sometimes seemed like an escalation of existing…
Sierra Leone’s president: Are there good military coups? | Politics
President Julius Maada Bio discusses whether the region’s military takeovers represent a threat to his country. Last year, hundreds of people in Sierra Leone took…
The resurgence of coups in Africa: implications for democracy
In recent times, Africa has witnessed a series of military coups that have sent shockwaves across the international community. From Burkina Faso to Mali, Guinea…
Who’s in charge here?: West Africa coups complicate UN diplomacy
The heads of state of Niger and Gabon were both originally slated to speak to the General Assembly on Thursday — without any clarity about…
Guterres: Coups only make crises worse
The political crisis in Niger has created uncertainty for scores of vulnerable displaced people, with restrictions on humanitarian operations limiting aid and protection, the UN…
Season of putsch: Why have coups become popular in Africa? | Elections
Lagos, Nigeria – Shortly after Ali Bongo, president of Gabon since 2009, was deposed by members of the Republican Guard, his personal security unit, he…
Mapping Africa’s coups d’etat across the years | Maps News
EXPLAINEROut of at least 242 successful military coups that have occurred globally since 1950, Africa accounts for the largest number at 106. Early on Wednesday,…
Timeline: A history of coups in Niger | News
Niger’s President Mohamed Bazoum was removed from power by a group of soldiers hours after members of his guard detained him at the presidential palace…
Sudan’s tragedy: Rogue generals and failed coups | Opinions
At the heart of Sudan’s ongoing tragedy lies a familiar travesty. For decades, countries in the Middle East have suffered from military coups carried out in the name of national salvation, pride and prosperity…