Most Attempted And Successful Coups In African Countries (1950-2023)

 Did you know one African country has seen 16 coup attempts since 1950? The headlines show the recent turmoil, but the history of military takeovers runs deep. Why are these specific nations repeatedly facing instability, and what's the common thread?

Drop your thoughts in the comments! Which country's history surprised you the most, and what do you think is the path to long-term democratic stability?👇

Most attempted and successful coups in African countries (1950-2023)

1. Sudan 🇸🇩

Attempted: 16

Successful: 6

2. Burundi 🇧🇮

Attempted: 11

Successful: 5

3. Burkina Faso 🇧🇫

Attempted: 10

Successful: 9

4. Ghana 🇬🇭

Attempted: 10

Successful: 5

5. Sierra Leone 🇸🇱

Attempted: 10

Successful: 5

6. Comoros 🇰🇲

Attempted: 9

Successful: 4

7. Guinea-Bissau 🇬🇼

Attempted: 9

Successful: 4

8. Benin 🇧🇯

Attempted: 8

Successful: 6

9. Nigeria 🇳🇬

Attempted: 9

Successful: 6

10. Mali 🇲🇱

Attempted: 8

Successful: 5

11. Niger 🇳🇪

Attempted: 8

Successful: 5

12. Togo 🇹🇬

Attempted: 7

Successful: 3

13. DR Congo 🇨🇩

Attempted: 7

Successful: 2

14. Chad 🇹🇩

Attempted: 7

Successful: 2

15. Mauritania 🇲🇷

Attempted: 7

Successful: 5

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