Military Coup

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The Growing Audacity of Non-State Armed Groups in West Africa

By Dr. Titilope F. Ajayi | June 19, 2026

Weak Institutions and Democratic Backsliding in Africa: Reflections on the New Wave of Military Coups in West Africa

By Hakeem Onapajo | October 8, 2025

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The Growing Audacity of Non-State Armed Groups in West Africa

Weak Institutions and Democratic Backsliding in Africa: Reflections on the New Wave of Military Coups in West Africa

Mobilizing social science for the public good.

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