Paris, France, Dec 7, 2025 (AFP) - Africa coups: 10 in five years

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A military coup attempt in Benin Sunday adds to a list of such incidents on the turbulent African continent. A group of soldiers announced that they had ousted President Patrice Talon, although his entourage said he was safe and the army was regaining control. Here is a recap of the 10 successful coups in Africa in the last five years: - Mali - Malian President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita is overthrown by five army colonels in August 2020. In May 202......

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