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Recent successful coups in West and Central Africa have raised fears this might embolden militaries elsewhere to seize power. However, Zambia is a well-established democracy where…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB282084
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum has similarly alluded to ongoing outreach to jihadists. These efforts reflect a broader level of increased regional political acceptance of…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB270460
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Following Zimbabwe’s 2017 ‘military assisted transition’, in the last two years governments have been removed by coups in Chad, Mali (twice), Guinea and now Sudan. Governments…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB264945
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International agreement that all unconstitutional transfers should be condemned and punished is being tested by carefully designed takeovers that appear to adhere to democratic…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB254962
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A 2008 constitutional amendment removing term limits means that Biya can run again in the 2025 presidential election, and despite being 90 years old, he has designated no heir…
He continued with a trip to South Africa on May 28 and had earlier in May hosted a summit for African heads of state. Macron has sought to broaden French engagement beyond the…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB261879
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Protest leaders are demanding a full transition to civilian rule. However, military leaders appear determined to retain power, setting the stage for an escalating confrontation.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB265112
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Although support for democracy remains the norm, and has proven resilient over the last decade, the poor performance of civilian leaders has led to a waning commitment to the…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284918
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Ugandan presidential transition scenarios.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB213192
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However, the lack of effective electoral planning and announced delays have raised questions about their sincerity. Moreover, the recent spate of coups -- nine successful military…