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Making the cut: Nigeriens holding the flags of Burkina Faso and Niger and a sign reading ‘Together we will make it’ take part in a march called by supporters of General Omar Tchiani, who led a coup in Niger earlier this year. After the coup, thousands pledged their support to the military. (Djibo Issifou/Getty Images)

Do coups mean African democracy is under threat?

Many will accept more authoritarianism if it means less poverty. To be secure, democracy must make a difference in people’s lives

  • Eyaaz
7 min read