A recent surge is surprising because successful coups are rare.
Tag: Mali
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After Prigozhin’s Death, a High-Stakes Scramble for His Empire
A shadowy fight is playing out on three continents for control of Yevgeny Prigozhin’s sprawling interests as head of the Wagner mercenary group. The biggest prize: His lucrative operations in Africa.
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The Deluge Facing Africa’s Leaders Is Going to Get Worse
All of the civilian governments recently overthrown in Africa have failed to deliver to their citizens.
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Niger Coup: Here’s What to Know
Amid an unpredictable military coup, neighboring countries have threatened to go to war — some to scuttle the coup, and others to ensure its success.