An Africanist Perspective

An Africanist Perspective

Making sense of the coup in Gabon

Similarities and differences from the Sahelian coups

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Ken Opalo
Sep 01, 2023
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Dear readers, it seems like I cannot stop writing about coups and elite political instability these days! I put together this quick post because I think it is important to understand the structural challenges facing African states and societies, which in some contexts have found expression in military coups. For related content on African demographics, …

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