The Rising Tide of Military Coups in Africa: From Mali to Benin's Recent Attempt

Dec 08, 2025 02:34 am CST

Since 2020, a wave of military takeovers has swept across Africa, with Benin becoming the latest country to experience an attempted coup. This comprehensive analysis examines the pattern of military interventions across the continent, from Mali's double coup to recent events in Guinea-Bissau and Benin, highlighting how disputed elections, constitutional crises, security challenges, and public dissatisfaction continue to threaten democratic governance throughout Africa.