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Malian soldiers patrol in the village of Kadji March 1, 2013. According to the Malian Army, Kadji was a stronghold of radical Islamist group the Movement for Oneness and Jihad in West Africa (MUJAO) before Malian forces took it back on Thursday. REUTERS/Joe Penney (MALI - Tags: CONFLICT CIVIL UNREST MILITARY POLITICS)
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Virility politics in the Sahel

Ornella Moderan7 months ago7 months ago
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Benin’s failed coup: three factors behind the takeover attempt

John Joseph Chin10 months ago10 months ago
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Military coups in Africa: a shortcut to development?

Giovanni Carbone and Alessandro Pellegata1 year ago1 year ago
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Coups in west Africa have five things in common: knowing what they are is key to defending democracy

Salah Ben Hammou1 year ago1 year ago
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Winning hearts and power: how Mali’s military regime gained popular support

Morten Boas1 year ago1 year ago
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Zimbabwe: On full tilt to one-man rule, or a fast-track to a second coup?

Chenayi Mutambasere1 year ago1 year ago
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The African Union has a poor record of protecting democracy. 2024 was no different.

Adem Abebe2 years ago2 years ago
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Civilian Support for Military Coups Isn’t a Bug – It’s a Feature

Salah Ben Hammou2 years ago2 years ago
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Niger’s US Military Split: A Blow to Sahel Security

Olayinka Ajala2 years ago2 years ago
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A new BBC documentary - The battle for the ballot in Africa
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The struggle for democracy in Africa – check out the new documentary here!

Democracy in Africa2 years ago2 years ago
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