As of late 2025, at least three prominent West African nations—Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger—are under military rule following recent coups, forming a "Coup Belt" with Guinea also experiencing a takeover, though sometimes listed with Central Africa; these juntas have even formed the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) and withdrawn from ECOWAS, citing governance issues and security concerns.
Countries with Military Rule in/near West Africa (Late 2025):
BENIN?
Mali: Coup in 2020, followed by another in 2021.
Burkina Faso: Coup in January 2022, then another in September 2022.
Niger: Coup in July 2023.
Guinea: Coup in September 2021 (often grouped with West Africa).
Guinea-Bissau: Experienced a military takeover in November 2025, according to some.
Alliance of Sahel States (AES): Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger formed this alliance, leaving the West African bloc ECOWAS.
Security & Alliances: These juntas cite instability and the need to fight jihadist groups as reasons for takeovers, often aligning with Russia for support.
Regional Trend: This reflects a broader wave of military takeovers across Africa in recent years, impacting stability in the Sahel region.
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