A new wave of military coups could put the dividends of democracy out of reach in a region troubled by the effects of jihadism.
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Africa saw more coup attempts in 2021 than the preceding five years combined.
President Alpha Condé’s pursuit of mining interests during the Ebola crisis may have foreshadowed his demise as he tightened his grip over power and plundered the state’s wealth.
When he grabbed power in 1990, Déby promised to create a democratic society, but he turned out to be a ruthless authoritarian whose main agenda was to remain in office.
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