Abstract
This study is a comparative study of past and present coups in Africa. The role of the military in protecting the country and the potential security risks it poses to their own governments are discussed. The study analyzes the roots of coups in sub-Saharan Africa from 1956 to 2023, examining factors such as political instability, economic hardship, and the impact of neopatrimonialism and neocolonialism. In addition, specific coups in Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso, Guinea and Sudan are examined and the circumstances and consequences of these events are analyzed in detail. The study concludes by emphasizing the need for governments to maintain the social contract with citizens and address economic and political challenges to curb the occurrence of military coups.
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