Guinea-Bissau Coup Highlights Dangerous Trend of Military Takeovers Undermining African Stability and U.S. Interests
The recent military coup in Guinea-Bissau is part of a troubling pattern of power grabs across Africa that threaten regional stability, economic partnerships, and America’s strategic interests. How long will Washington tolerate this growing chaos on a continent vital to global security?
In the early hours of Wednesday, gunfire near Guinea-Bissau’s presidential office signaled yet another dangerous military takeover in a continent already struggling with fragile governance. Military officers seized control of the small West African nation, detaining President Umaro Sissoco Embaló amid contested elections and political turmoil. This coup is not an isolated incident — it fits into a disturbing continental pattern where constitutional order gives way to armed interventions.Why Are African Coups Escalating and What Does It Mean for America?Since August 2020, Africa has witnessed an alarming surge in coups: Mali’s two back-to-back military takeovers, Burkina Faso’s rapid changes in...
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