The attempted military coup in the Republic of Benin has sent shockwaves far beyond the borders of the small West African state. For Nigeria, Benin is more than just a neighbouring country; it is a country whose...
coups in West Africa
Coups in West Africa – a critical analysis of AU and ECOWAS responses
The wave of coups and military takeovers that has swept through West Africa over the last 24 months calls into question the ability of both the African Union (AU) and Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)...
Instability and coups in West Africa: a call for collective action
In recent years, West Africa has seen a spate of coups and attempted coups. Efforts by governance actors in the region to prevent these incidents have been largely ineffective. Coups are not the only security threat...
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