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Benin’s Failed Coup: Three Factors Behind The Takeover Attempt

Global UpfrontDec 11, 2025December 11, 20251

By John Joseph Chin Military elements attempted to topple Benin’s government in early December 2025. However, unlike other coups across the Sahel and west Africa

Guinea-Bissau’s Military Takeover Highlights The Nation’s Sorry History Of Coups And A Deepening Crisis Across The Region

Global UpfrontDec 3, 2025December 3, 20250

By John Joseph Chin Army generals in Guinea-Bissau seized power on Nov. 26, 2025 – the eve of a scheduled official declaration of the winner