The Phenomenon of Coupvolution in Africa

The article is dedicated to the phenomenon of “coupvolution” (the term originally mentioned by researcher Nathan Toronto), which is a combination of revolution and military coup. This phenomenon was first noticed and described during events in Egypt in 2011, and, consequently, such events have begun occurring all around Africa. This article is focused on the specifics of the coupvolution phenomenon and its most notable examples. Mostly, the phenomenon of “coupvolution” is related to Sub-Saharan Africa and its study could contribute to both political science and African studies. The article is concluded with an idea that “coupvolution” is an understudied phenomenon, and its research could be an important step in understanding African political processes.

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Keywords

coupvolutions, military coups, Sub-Saharan Africa, Arab Spring

Acknowledgment

This work has been done as a part of the Program of fundamental studies in HSE in 2023 with the support of RNF (21-18-00123).

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07.06.2023

Publication date

22.11.2023

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GOST	Fain E. The Phenomenon of “Coupvolution” in Africa // Asia and Africa Today – 2023. – Issue 10 C. 53-58 [Electronic resource]. URL: https://asaf-today.ru/S032150750028100-2-1 (circulation date: 20.05.2024). DOI: 10.31857/S032150750028100-2
MLA	Fain, Egor D. "The Phenomenon of “Coupvolution” in Africa." Asia and Africa Today 10 (2023):53-58. DOI: 10.31857/S032150750028100-2
APA	Fain E. (2023). The Phenomenon of “Coupvolution” in Africa. Asia and Africa Today (10), pp.53-58 DOI: 10.31857/S032150750028100-2

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