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Coup contagion? A rash of African power grabs suggests copycats are taking note of others’ success

Since 2020, there have been 11 successful coups across Africa, and five thwarted attempts.

15.12.2025 6

The Conversation

Salah Ben Hammou

Madagascar’s ‘Coupvolution’ Is Following a Familiar Pattern

06.11.2025 4

Foreign Policy

Salah Ben Hammou

Coup Leaders Are Rewriting Their Playbook

09.07.2025 10

Foreign Policy

Salah Ben Hammou

Civilian support for military coups isn’t a bug – it’s a feature

In September 2024, authorities in Benin detained the country’s former sports minister and a prominent businessman for allegedly plotting a coup...

22.10.2024 50

The Conversation

Salah Ben Hammou