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Loans, Minerals, Weapons, and Coups: China’s Destabilizing Role in Africa’s Coup Belt

By Antonio Graceffo February 3, 2024World

By Antonio Graceffo In August, military officers in Gabon placed the country’s president, Ali Bongo, under house arrest. This latest coup comes just weeks after the army ousted the president…

The Niger Coup Affects US Foreign Policy in Africa and Europe

By Antonio Graceffo January 23, 2024Blog

By Antonio Graceffo The coup in Niger has implications for U.S. foreign policy in Africa and Europe. On Aug. 7, the U.S. State Department announced they have had direct contact with…

The Coup in Niger: Why Resource-Rich Countries Are Poor

By Antonio Graceffo December 30, 2023Blog

By Antonio Graceffo The leaders of Niger’s coup have suspended the Constitution, demanded the removal of foreign troops, and threatened to ban uranium sales to the West. Neighboring countries, like…