Before the one underway in Gabon on Wednesday, Africa has seen seven coups since August 2020.
– Niger –
The military declared the removal of President Mohamed Bazoum on July 26, 2023. General Abdourahamane Tiani takes over as the country’s new strongman.
On August 10, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) stated its intention to send a regional force to “restore constitutional order,” while remaining committed to the diplomatic way.
The military envisions a transition time of “three years” at most before handing up authority to civilians.
Burkina Faso: two putches in eight months
President Roch Marc Christian Kaboré was deposed by the military on January 24, 2022, and Lieutenant-Colonel Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba was installed in February.
On September 30, Damiba was fired by the military, and Captain Ibrahim Traoré was appointed as interim president until a presidential election in July 2024.
– Sudan –
On October 25, 2021, troops commanded by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhane forced away the transitional civilian authorities who were meant to guide the nation towards democracy after Omar al-Bashir’s 30-year tyranny, which he toppled in 2019.
Since April 15, 2023, at least 5,000 people have been slain in the country as a result of a power struggle between General Burhane and his former subordinate Mohamed Hamdane Daglo.
– Gunea –
A military coup deposed President Alpha Condé on September 5, 2021. Colonel Mamady Doumbouya took office as president on October 1.
The military has vowed that the position would be returned to elected civilians by the end of 2024.
Mali: two coups in nine months
President Ibrahim Boubacar Keta was deposed by the military on August 18, 2020, and a transitional administration was created in October.
However, on May 24, 2021, the president and Prime Minister were detained by the military. Colonel Assimi Gota was installed as interim president in June.
The junta has promised to hand up power to citizens after the February 2024 elections.
