Seven coups have taken place in Africa since August 2020. Gabon’s army troops announced on Wednesday that they overthrew President Ali Bongo..
2023: Niger
On July 26, 2023, members of Niger’s presidential guard depose President Mohamed Bazoum, who was elected in 2021. The presidential guard is led by General Abdourahamane Tiani.
ECOWAS agreed to send a standby force on August 10 to restore constitutional order, but they are still trying to find a peaceful solution..
Niger’s new military ruler seeks a three-year transition period before returning control to civilians.
Burkina Faso in 2022
Last year, Burkina Faso had two military coups.
President Roch Marc Christian Kabore was arrested for mutiny by Lieutenant-Colonel Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba’s troops in January 2022..
Army leaders announce Damiba’s dismissal on September 30. Captain Ibrahim Traore will serve as interim president until the July 2024 presidential election.
2021: Sudan
Army leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan led a second coup on October 25th due to tension with civilian authorities after the fall of dictator Omar al-Bashir..
A fight between Burhan and his former subordinate Mohamed Hamdan Daglo erupts on April 15, 2023, killing at least 5,000 people.
2021: Guinea
In Guinea, lieutenant-colonel Mamady Doumbouya leads a mutiny, takes over and imprisons President Alpha Conde, 83, in September..