Coup Belt

The Coup Belt is a region in West Africa, Central Africa, and the Sahel where countries have experienced a high prevalence of coups d'état, with most coming from dissatisfied militaries criticizing their respective government's handling of Islamic insurgents or protests. These coups have led to worsening relations with the West, with many new regimes seeking support from Russia, the Wagner Group, or Turkey instead of France, which previously provided military, financial, and political aid to these countries. The term "Coup Belt" became popular in the 2020s after a string of coups in the early part of the decade, including in Mali, Chad, Guinea, Sudan, Burkina Faso, Niger, and Gabon.learn more on wikipedia