From 1950 to September 2023, there were 491 coup attempts, with 245 of them being successful, recorded across 97 countries. Latin America and Africa emerge as the most affected regions, making up 29% and 44% of the recorded coups, respectively. Since the 1990s, Africa has consistently experienced more coups compared to other parts of the world. In the last decade, these attempts, primarily in the Sahel region, have shown a higher success rate than before.

The change in Coface’s political and social fragility index in the Sahel from 2008 to 2014 differs notably from that of other African countries, with a significant increase since 2012. Armed conflicts, military operations, especially those related to counterterrorism efforts, and regional instability have all contributed to escalating social and political tensions.

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