Why Tinubu Must Be Wary Of A Coup In Nigeria

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The seat of the President of Nigeria is not one to envy at the moment. President Tinubu who is presently battling insecurity in many parts of the nation must still be wary of a military coup.

Many African countries who have waved bye-bye to military dictatorship for years are now back under the men in khaki.


The gradual take over which started like a joke in 2021, has now risen to 7 countries in Africa. In 2025, Africa witness 2 countries slip to military rule.

There was coup rumors, though the Nigeria government was silenced over it. But, not too long after the news of attempted take over from President Tinubu, he then changed the military chiefs. This move further confirm the rumors.


The take over from civilian government seems to be attracting the African military, and Nigeria government under civilian rule need to watch it, or else it would be a matter of time.

Countries now under Military rule in Africa - Burkina Faso, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Madagascar, Mali, Niger and Sudan.


MALI
MALI

Mali’s return to entrenched military rule began with two coups in less than a year, the first in August 2020, which removed President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, followed by another in May 2021. Colonel Assimi Goita, now a general, emerged as the central figure of the junta.

  

Burkina Faso experienced two swift coups in 2022, first bringing Lt Col Paul Henri Damiba to power, then placing Captain Ibrahim Traore at the helm after accusing the previous leader of failing to tackle insecurity.


NIGER

Niger’s political order collapsed in July 2023 when General Abdourahmane Tchiani and the presidential guard ousted President Mohamed Bazoum.



Guinea slipped into military rule when Colonel Mamady Doumbouya led a Special Forces unit to remove President Alpha Conde.



Sudan led by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan.



In October 2025, Madagascar dramatically joined the list of African countries under military rule. Following mass protests and the impeachment of President Andry Rajoelina, an elite military unit stepped in.

Colonel Michael Randrianirina announced that the armed forces were taking control and that he would assume the presidency.




Guinea-Bissau became the most recent addition in November 2025 when military officers declared on national television that they had deposed President Umaro Sissoco Embalo.

They dissolved the ongoing electoral process, suspended key institutions, and closed national borders.


A self-declared high command has since taken over, controlling state media and administrative organs.

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