Persistent political repression and weak governance across Africa are creating conditions that embolden militaries to intervene in civilian rule.
It is deductive to say coup became popular because African supposed democrats have betrayed the very tenets that an ideal democracy should uphold.
Democracy, as a system of government in Africa, is at its weakest point. In the last three years, the continent has witnessed seven coups. But evidence reveals that democracy was in a fragile state long before the military stepped in, making its disposal an option.
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