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Coups make a comeback in Africa

The Rachman Review

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Introduction

The podcast explores the reasons behind the increase in military coups in Africa, including a crisis of legitimacy, failure to address jihadist threats, misuse of resources, and corruption. Recent coup incidents in countries such as Niger, Gabon, Mali, Burkina Faso, Sudan, Guinea, and Chad are highlighted, along with the frustration and dissatisfaction among the urban youth towards the elite leadership in Africa.

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