Africa: eight coups in three years

On July 26, 2023, members of the presidential guard overthrow Niger's President Mohamed Bazoum, elected in 2021. General Abdourahamane Tiani, head of the presidential guard, takes over.

Residents driving in a vehicle celebrate and hold a Gabon national flag in Libreville on August 30, 2023 after a group of Gabonese military officers appeared on television/AFP

By: NewVision Reporter, Journalists @NewVision

The turbulent continent of Africa has experienced eight coups since August 2020, after army officers in Gabon deposed President Ali Bongo Ondimba on Wednesday.

A timeline:

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Africa: eight coups in three years

On July 26, 2023, members of the presidential guard overthrow Niger's President Mohamed Bazoum, elected in 2021. General Abdourahamane Tiani, head of the presidential guard, takes over.

Residents driving in a vehicle celebrate and hold a Gabon national flag in Libreville on August 30, 2023 after a group of Gabonese military officers appeared on television/AFP

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