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Superficial democracy to blame for West Africa military coups

Malian Armed Force escort new president Assimi Goita

A convoy of Malian Armed Force escorts president of Mali's transitional government Assimi Goita as he returns from Accra after a meeting with Ecowas representatives on May 31, 2021. West Africa has seen coups and military takeovers in three countries in 2022. PHOTO | MICHELE CATTANI | AFP

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By Temitope J. Laniran

West Africa has seen coups and military takeovers in three countries in 2022.

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