Coups

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From Algeria to Zimbabwe: How Africa’s autocrats cycle in and out of power

African states have in recent years shown a vulnerability to military takeovers and the forced removal of established leaders. But…

How international actors encourage coups in Africa

The 82 coups Africa experienced between 1960 and 2000 were devastating for the continent—contributing to the instability, corruption, human rights abuses, impunity, and…