Coups d'etat in Twenty-First Century Africa
Rule of Law, Security, Development, and Democracy
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Product details:
- Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing (UK)
- Date of Publication 1 October 2026
- ISBN 9798765152812
- Binding Hardback
- No. of pages248 pages
- Size 228.6x152.4 mm
- Language English
- Illustrations 1 b&w illus and 2 tables 700
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Short description:
Providing a comprehensive analysis of coups, this open access book explores why coups in post-independence Africa persist despite decades of progress towards democratization and stability.
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Providing a comprehensive analysis of coups, this open access book explores why coups in post-independence Africa persist despite decades of progress towards democratization and stability.
Arguing that there is a decline of democratic institutions and the rule of law in many African countries have created a ripple effect, derailing peace, security, and sustainable development, this book examines the links between military regimes, weak democracies, and the co-influence of global powers as related to coups d'etat in Africa. The editors and their contributors explore the dynamics that drive these coups d'etat, challenging popular orthodox theories about politics and democracy in Africa, providing new insights into the roles of both internal and external actors.
By analyzing past coups d'etat trends, this book contends that the persistent impacts of colonialism continue to alter political power structures in Africa, creating fertile ground for military takeovers. Concluding that many modern-day military operations are motivated by a desire to ""unplug"" Western-backed governments, who are viewed as puppets of foreign powers.
Through this comprehensive analysis, the editors cover historical and structural roots of coups d'etat, and their regional and international responses, socio-economic impacts, media and information dynamics, and preventative measures.
The ebook editions of this book are available open access under a CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 licence on bloomsburycollections.com. Open access was funded by the Bloomsbury Open Collections Library Collective.
Table of Contents:
List of Figures
List of Tables
Preface
Pilisano Harris Masake (Namibia University of Science and Technology, Namibia), Kennedy Kaumba Mabuku (Namibian Police Force, Namibia), and Torgue Mude (University of Namibia, Namibia)
Introduction
Pilisano Harris Masake (Namibia University of Science and Technology, Namibia)
1: The Promises and Perils of Liberation, Independence and Democracy: Explaining the Evolving Nature of the Origins and Future of Coups in Africa
Percyslage Chigora (Midlands State University, Zimbabwe) and Edson Ziso (University of Adelaide, Australia)
2: The Incompatibility of Western Liberal Democracy with the African Traditional Change of Leadership Systems
Peter Makaye (Catholic University of Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe)
3: Coup d'-tats in West Africa: Exploring the Nexus of Corruption and Colonial Legacy
Anzanilufuno Munyai (University of the Western Cape, South Africa)
4: The Interplay Between Dictatorship and Consequent Protests in Africa: Past, Present and Future Implications
Cristiano D'Orsi (University of Johannesburg, South Africa)
5: The Role of Non-State Actors in Coups d'-tat in Africa: Challenges and Interventions
Kennedy Kaumba Mabuku (Namibian Police Force, Namibia)
6: Unmasking the Coloniality of Power in Zimbabwe's Operation Restore Legacy
Douglas Munemo (Midlands State University, Zimbabwe)
7: Rethinking the Role of Sub-Regional Organizations in Preventing and Managing Coups in Africa: Case of SADC
Clayton Hazvinei Vhumbunu (University of the Free State, South Africa) and Charity Mawire (University of Johannesburg, South Africa)
8: Evaluating the African Union Peace and Security Norms, Frameworks and Initiatives in Addressing Coups d'etat in Africa
Clayton Hazvinei Vhumbunu (University of the Free State, South Africa)
9: The Exploration of Coups d'-tat on Science Diplomacy in Modern Africa
Lisho Mundia (Namibian Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture, Namibia)
10: Coup d'etat and Constitutionalism: An African Perspective
Lucia Shali (University of Namibia, Namibia) and Pilisano Harris Masake (Namibia University of Science and Technology, Namibia)
Conclusion: Practical Aspirations and Lessons for the Future
Kennedy Kaumba Mabuku (Namibian Police Force, Namibia)
Index
About the Contributors
