What’s behind the wave of coups in Africa? | Start Here
Six countries in West and Central Africa have had coups in the last few years, with Gabon and Niger the most recent. Is there a pattern emerging? And where do France and Russia fit in? #AJStartHere with Sandra Gathmann explains.
00:50 - A wave of coups—where are they happening?
01:30 - What happened in Gabon?
01:55 - The power struggle in Niger
02:30 - What are the common coup themes?
02:35 - Governments not delivering
03:15 - The security problem
04:20 - Anti-French sentiment is growing in the region
06:00 - What role has France played in the Sahel?
07:40 - Why Russia is gaining influence
08:15 - Where does the Wagner group fit in?
This episode features:
Dino Mahtani, Independent Analyst on African Affairs
Martin Ewi, Senior Researcher, Institute for Security Studies |Pretoria
Ibrahim Yahaya Ibrahim, Senior Sahel Analyst, International Crisis Group
Ovigwe Eguegu, Policy Analyst, Development Reimagined
Adama Gaye, Political Analyst
Michael Amoah, Visiting Senior Fellow, London School of Economics
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