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Washington Overthrow in Africa and the rise of military rule
A columnist analyzes six African coups including Algeria Dahomey the Central African Republic Upper Volta Nigeria and the Congo with roots in economic distress unfulfilled postcolonial promises and political disillusionment. Military regimes may curb chaos but threaten growth and reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Africa
Algeria
Congo
Dahomey
Central African Republic
Upper Volta
Nigeria
Christophe Soglo
Republic of the Congo
Joseph Kasavubu
Moise Tshombe
Joseph Mobutu
Ben Bella
Col
Latin America