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Coup contagion? A rash of African power grabs suggests copycats are taking note of others’ success

  • Written by Salah Ben Hammou, Postdoctoral Research Associate, Rice University
Coup contagion? A rash of African power grabs suggests copycats are taking note of others’ successBenin's coup leaders appear on state TV on Dec. 7, 2025, to announce the suspension of the country's constitution.Reuters/YouTube

In a scene that has become familiar across parts of Africa of late, a group of armed men in military garb appeared on state TV on Dec. 7, 2025, to announce that they had suspended the constitution and seized control.

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