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Over the past few years, the continent has seen a sharp rise in military takeovers—from the Sahel to West and Central Africa—reshaping governments, disrupting regional stability, and raising challenging questions about the future of democracy.

What once seemed like isolated power struggles has become a broader pattern fueled by governance failures, economic pressures, insecurity, and major geopolitical shifts.

To help us unpack this moment, we’re joined by Melvin P. Foote, founder of the Constituency for Africa and one of the most seasoned voices in U.S.–Africa policy. Veteran journalist Abdu Shakur Abudu, who has been following these developments closely, offers valuable insight into what these developments mean for Africa and the global community watching closely.