Over the past five years, military takeovers have been increasingly common throughout Africa, with security forces and armed groups clashing over 474 times in just six months.
Leaders of military coups argue that democratic governance was not leading their countries in the right direction, which has made some citizens view these regimes as sliding towards autocracy.
Africa currently possesses one of the world's fastest-growing economies, suggesting future potential for military growth and increased national power.
The military's role in Africa is evolving, providing countries with the ability to project power and enhance defense capabilities against threats.
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