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| العنوان: |
Popular Support: The Only Basis of Legitimacy for West Africa's New Military Regimes? |
| المؤلفون: |
Haidara, Boubacar |
| المصدر: |
Africa Today; Summer2024, Vol. 70 Issue 4, p97-104, 8p |
| مصطلحات موضوعية: |
MILITARY government, PRIVATE military companies, GOVERNMENT policy, SOVEREIGNTY, COOPERATION, MILITARY supplies |
| مصطلحات جغرافية: |
WEST Africa |
| مستخلص: |
A series of military coups in West Africa, starting with Mali in 2020, have led to the rise of military regimes that have gained popular support. These regimes have withdrawn from ECOWAS and formed their own regional structure called the Alliance of Sahel States. They have made significant changes in security, domestic policy, and foreign policy, including ending military cooperation with France and strengthening ties with Russia. The coups have been justified by the need for change due to the previous governments' failure to improve security. The juntas in Mali and Niger have accused France of supporting jihadist groups and violating their sovereignty. The popular support for the juntas has put pressure on ECOWAS and allowed the regimes to maintain power. The relationship between Mali and France has been complex, with France initially supporting the transitional government but later becoming a target. The recent partnership between Mali and Russia has led to a more offensive military approach, but it has also been accompanied by allegations of human rights abuses and a narrowing of democratic freedoms. The economic situation in Mali has worsened, and diplomatic tensions with France and the departure of international forces have further complicated the country's challenges. [Extracted from the article] |
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