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February 29, 2024

Guinea
Guinea’s Junta Feels the Heat

As external actors seem to lessen pressure on West Africa’s juntas, Guineans register their discontent with military governance.

A billboard promoting a military parade to celebrate Guinea's independence is shown in the capital, Conakry, Guinea on September 28, 2023.
Post by Michelle Gavin Africa in Transition

September 8, 2021

Guinea
Coups are Back in West Africa

The coup in Guinea deposed Alpha Conde, who had been elected in less-than-credible elections.

Several men in military uniform ride in the back of a military pickup through the streets. Supporters line the streets with their arms outstretched.
Post by John Campbell Africa in Transition

November 17, 2017

Zimbabwe
Responding to Coups That Aren’t Coups

Spokesmen are insisting that the military’s intervention earlier this week in which it placed President Robert Mugabe and his wife Grace under house arrest and took over the state television station …

Zimbabwe-no-coup-Mugabe-Military
Post by John Campbell Africa in Transition

November 18, 2010

Elections and Voting
The Limits of Elections in Guinea

The uneasy calm during the first round of voting in Guinea’s presidential election is unraveling fast. Guineans and their international friends had hoped that the elections would end the political tu…

The Limits of Elections in Guinea
Post by John Campbell Africa in Transition

December 23, 2020

Elections and Voting
Ten Elections to Watch in 2021

Numerous countries will hold elections in 2021. Here are ten to watch. 

Myanmar voter
Post by James M. Lindsay The Water's Edge