Niger has become the latest country in West Africa where the army has seized control, following Burkina Faso, Guinea, Mali, and Chad - all former French colonies. Since 1990, a striking 78% of the 27 coups in sub-Saharan Africa have occurred in Francophone states leading some commentators to ask whether...
Niger coup: Is France to blame for instability in West Africa?
2023-08-06 00:39
The recent wave of military takeovers have all been in former French colonies - is this a coincidence?
You Might Like...
India's spirited rum revolution
Who was Harry Taylor? Tina Turner's high school boyfriend was her 'first' love
Mexico says the first body has been spotted near a floating barrier in the Rio Grande river
U.S. Supreme Court upholds law against encouraging illegal immigration
MrBeast fears going 'broke' as he commits to giving $10k daily to challenge participant, Internet asks 'who approved this idea'
Three chemical giants agree to pay more than $1 billion to settle 'forever chemical' claims
Germany hands over 2 Indigenous masks to Colombia as it reappraises the past
'Friend supporting friend': Fans praise Cara Delevingne as she roots for Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce romance