Trump’s African summit was a masterclass in modern colonial theatre
To dodge Trump’s tariffs and wrath, five African presidents played colonial subject, and left their dignity behind.
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Gabon votes in referendum on new constitution after military coup last year
Transitional leader urges voters to back draft charter, which proposes changes that include presidential term limits.
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Four years on, did Mali’s coup start a trend that changed the region?
At least 10 coup attempts have been recorded in Central and West Africa since the August 2020 military takeover in Mali.
From: The Stream
Is the Kenyan government doing enough to act against femicide?
With women killed at alarming rates in Kenya, is the government doing enough to end gender-based violence?
Published On 2 Feb 2024
From: Inside Story
What’s behind recent coups in Africa?
Overthrow of leaders in Niger and Gabon has been met by international condemnation but celebrations at home.
Published On 29 Dec 2023
From: Talk to Al Jazeera
Gabon PM: Is the military coup a ‘season two’ of the same elite’s rule?
Raymond Ndong Sima discusses whether the coup marks the beginning of democratic rule or a new era under the same elite.
Published On 30 Sep 2023
Wife of deposed Gabonese president arrested for ‘money laundering’
Sylvia Bongo Valentin has been under house arrest in the capital since her husband was overthrown in an August 30 coup.
US halts foreign assistance to Gabon after August 30 coup
Secretary of State Antony Blinken announces the decision in a statement released on Tuesday.
THE BIG QUESTION
Africa’s coup epidemic: Has democracy failed the continent?
The support for military takeovers is growing across Africa, and civilian governments are to blame, say analysts.
Gabon military government appoints former opposition leader as interim PM
Raymond Ndong Sima, a 68-year-old economist, was an outspoken critic of removed President Ali Bongo.
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What’s behind the wave of coups in Africa? | Start Here
Are we seeing coup contagion in West and Central Africa?
Published On 7 Sep 2023