Putsch back: Africa’s latest coup in Guinea

The Intelligence from The Economist

EpisodeSep 9, 202122m

Putsch back: Africa’s latest coup in Guinea

The Intelligence from The Economist

EpisodeSep 9, 202122m

It is unclear whether better governance lies ahead after a military takeover; what is certain is that Africa’s unwelcome trend of defenestrations has returned. We ask why. Justin Trudeau, Canada’s prime minister, thought it a good time to shore up his party’s mandate; as election day nears that plan looks shaky. And the rise and fall of Georgia’s sex-selective abortions.For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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