Out of at least 242 successful military coups that have occurred globally since 1950, Africa accounts for the largest number at 106. If successful, Gabon’s coup will be the second coup in Africa this year. Out of the 486 attempted or successful military coups carried globally since 1950, Africa accounts for the largest number with 214, of which at least 106 have been successful. Successful coups in recent yearsNiger: On July 26, 2023, Niger’s Bazoum was overthrown by the military. In September of that year, there was a second coup by army Captain Ibrahim Traoré who forcibly deposed Paul Henri-Damiba.

Source: The North Africa Journal August 30, 2023 21:00 UTC