Hurricane or Whirlwind?
At #TheBalcony with Christopher Kisekka As I sat on #TheBalcony today, scrolling through my social media feed, I couldn't help but notice the predominant topic of conversation: the ongoing coups in West and Central Africa. It appears that this issue is capturing the attention and sparking discussions in nearly all African countries. The reactions to these events are quite diverse. Some individuals are jubilant, celebrating what they perceive as a positive force for change. Others, however, seem unmoved by the developments, possibly due to a sense of resignation or desensitization to political upheaval. Meanwhile, there's a third group diligently engaging in analysis, striving to comprehend the underlying dynamics at play. With a staggering count of seven coups occurring in the region since 2020, it's no wonder that theories and narratives have emerged to explain this phenomenon. One prevailing perspective likens these coups to a relentless, sweeping wind,