This chapter discusses the recent coup in Gabon and examines why military takeovers are becoming more common in Western Central Africa. It explores the factors contributing to the increase in coups, such as economic instability and lack of champions for African democracy, and discusses the possible consequences and responses faced by African countries in such situations.
Putsches in Africa are becoming more common and there appears to be a trend. Are there more to come and is there any hope of restoring democracy? Lebanon’s tourism sector is bringing foreign money back into the economy, but it’s not trickling down (10:27). And, the American right is propelling a new song to chart-topping popularity (16:44).
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