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West African nations flee quickly from the regional bloc that opposed military takeovers following coups
10 months, 2 weeks ago

West African nations flee quickly from the regional bloc that opposed military takeovers following coups

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As its ministers convened to discuss the escalating political strain and division in the region, West African regional bloc said on Thursday that the coup-stricken countries of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger are swiftly abandoning the body without adhering to its exit regulations. The ECOWAS bloc refuted claims made by the juntas of the participating countries that their unprecedented decision …

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After coups, West African nations hurry to leave the regional bloc that opposed military takeovers
10 months, 2 weeks ago

After coups, West African nations hurry to leave the regional bloc that opposed military takeovers

Associated Press  

ABUJA, Nigeria — The coup-hit nations of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger are in haste to quit West Africa’s regional bloc without following its rules of exit, the body said Thursday as its ministers met to deliberate on growing division and political tension in the region. At the ministerial meeting in the Nigerian capital of Abuja, the bloc known as …

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After coups, West African nations hurry to leave the regional bloc that opposed military takeovers
10 months, 2 weeks ago

After coups, West African nations hurry to leave the regional bloc that opposed military takeovers

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The coup-hit nations of Mali, …

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Africa’s coup epidemic: Has democracy failed the continent?
1 year, 3 months ago

Africa’s coup epidemic: Has democracy failed the continent?

Al Jazeera  

The support for military takeovers is growing across Africa, and civilian governments are responsible for that slide, say analysts. “I think it’s largely because of the economic situations within the sub-region, especially in those countries,” Anim, of the Accra-based Policy Initiative of Economic Development Africa, told Al Jazeera. In December 2020, for instance, Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo claimed Burkina Faso’s …

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Season of putsch: Why have coups become popular in Africa?
1 year, 3 months ago

Season of putsch: Why have coups become popular in Africa?

Al Jazeera  

Lagos, Nigeria – Shortly after Ali Bongo, president of Gabon since 2009, was deposed by members of the Republican Guard, his personal security unit, he appeared in a short video, visibly frail and urging people to “make some noise” on his behalf. Bola Tinubu, Nigeria’s newly elected president who has been leading regional efforts to return Niger’s Mohammed Bazoum to …

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Some in Africa are celebrating the coups. Many are fed up and desperate for change, analysts say
1 year, 3 months ago

Some in Africa are celebrating the coups. Many are fed up and desperate for change, analysts say

Associated Press  

ABUJA, Nigeria — After mutinous soldiers in Gabon announced they had deposed the country’s president, many residents danced in the streets and declared themselves free from the presidential family’s 55-year rule. “The leaders who are supposed to be democrats are not abiding by the rules of democracy … and people are wondering, what is in this system for me?” Research …

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Africa has peaceful polls in 2022 but hit by coups, droughts
2 years ago

Africa has peaceful polls in 2022 but hit by coups, droughts

The Independent  

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Africa has peaceful polls in 2022 but hit by coups, droughts
2 years ago

Africa has peaceful polls in 2022 but hit by coups, droughts

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HARARE, Zimbabwe — Elections, coups, disease outbreaks and extreme weather are some of the main events that occurred across Africa in 2022. The climate crisis is hitting Africa “first and hardest,” said Kevin Mugenya, a senior resilience and food security advisor for Africa at Mercy Corps, an international charity. Rising food prices due to the Ukraine war harshly affected sub-Saharan …

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