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A RECENT survey indicates that a majority of Africans would support military coups to remove ineffective or corrupt leaders. This finding sheds light on the rising frustration with poor governance and the appeal of military interventions in the region.<\/div>\n
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\nThe survey, conducted by\u00a0Afrobarometer, reveals that many Africans view military coups as a viable solution to counter corruption and mismanagement by civilian governments. This perspective is particularly prevalent in countries where democratic institutions have failed to address the public\u2019s basic needs and concerns.<\/p>\n

\u2018More than half of Africans express a willingness to tolerate military intervention \u201cwhen elected leaders abuse power for their own ends,\u201d even though two-thirds reject institutionalised military rule. While Africa\u2019s youth differ little from their elders in their support for democracy, they express a greater willingness to tolerate military intervention,\u2019 the survey revealed.<\/p>\n

The data shows that economic hardships, political instability, and lack of trust in democratic processes are driving this sentiment. For example, in countries like Guinea and Mali, recent coups were partly fuelled by widespread dissatisfaction with the ruling regimes\u2019 failure to deliver on economic and social promises.<\/p>\n

Experts argue that the survey\u2019s findings reflect a broader disillusionment with democracy in Africa. \u2018In places where governments are seen as corrupt and ineffective, the military is often perceived as a necessary corrective force,\u2019 says Paul Nantulya of the Africa Centre for Strategic Studies.<\/p>\n

The trend is concerning for proponents of democratic governance. According to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the support for coups underscores the urgent need for effective governance reforms to restore faith in democratic institutions.<\/p>\n

This survey\u2019s results come at a time when the continent has witnessed a series of military takeovers. Since 2020, countries like Sudan, Chad, and Guinea have experienced coups, each justified by the coup leaders as necessary to save their nations from corrupt civilian rulers.<\/p>\n

The rising support for coups highlights a significant challenge for Africa\u2019s democratic future. It calls for urgent reforms to address governance issues and improve the living conditions of the populace to prevent further erosion of democratic norms.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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