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flag West Africa’s military coups surge due to public anger over corruption, weak governance, and foreign dependency, with leaders citing instability but often replacing one authoritarianism with another.

flag West Africa is experiencing a surge in military coups, particularly in Francophone nations, driven by public frustration with corrupt, ineffective civilian governments and lingering colonial-era dependencies. flag Military leaders justify takeovers by citing poor governance and failure to combat extremism, gaining support amid widespread distrust. flag However, their rule often brings authoritarianism and new foreign dependencies, while weak institutions, economic hardship, and youth unemployment deepen instability. flag Experts stress that lasting change requires strengthening accountability, preventing electoral fraud, and empowering citizens—not just condemning coups.

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