Analysis of the Recent Failed Coup in Benin
Introduction The failed December 7th coup in Benin underscores the convergence of political authoritarianism, military discontent and worsening insecurity that ...
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A False Dawn: Why Military Rule Is Unlikely To Solve Africa’s Deep-Seated Security And Economic Crisis
Introduction: The Enduring Mirage of the Corrective Coup The recent wave of military coups across Africa, particularly in West Africa ...
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The Palaeolithic Hack: Social Influence and Cognitive Warfare
Introduction Social influence—the ability to shape the behaviour of others without the use of force—is the foundational software of human ...
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One Coup Too Many—or a Necessary Purge of Colonial Influence in Africa’s Struggle to Re-Invent Its Political Future?
Around much of the world, coups have become increasingly rare, with their occurrence now standing out as exceptional rather than ...
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The Blue Plunder: Historical and Contemporary Exploitation of Africa’s Marine Resources
Africa’s resource riches are not only found on land. It has tonnes of riches also in its waterbodies. The continent’s ...
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Accra’s Missing Gutter Covers: A Silent Threat to Pedestrian Safety
Walking is a fundamental component of sustainable cities, providing not only mobility but also fostering social interaction, health, and environmental ...
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