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West African Leaders Who Rose to Power via Military Coups: Babangida, Rawlings, and Others

Have you ever wondered why certain regions seem to experience endless cycles of political upheaval? Imagine the landscape of West Africa, where military coups have become a peculiar phenomenon, especially in nations like Mali and Burkina Faso. Concerns about democratic stability in this vibrant region are frequently overshadowed by the rumblings of military trucks signaling yet another seize of power. The landscape isn’t just influenced by unknown officers; it…

The ECOWAS bloc is lifting coups towards Mali

In tonight's version: ECOWAS has lifted the sanctions it had imposed on Mali following the army coup final August, this coming as a number of of the bloc's calls for have been met. Because the wet season begins to come back over DR Congo, our crew within the nation has extra on how authorities and residents try to forestall a recurrence of final yr's tragic flood. And French lawmakers are investigating…

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