Coups and political stability in West Africa
This paper discusses some of the factors behind recent coups in West Africa and surveys recent political developments in countries in the region.

11 September 2001: the response. House of Commons Library Research Paper 01/72.
11 September 2001: the response (2 MB , PDF)
11 September 2001: the response. House of Commons Library Research Paper 01/72.
11 September 2001: the response (2 MB , PDF)
This paper discusses some of the factors behind recent coups in West Africa and surveys recent political developments in countries in the region.
A Westminster Hall debate on freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) will take place on Tuesday 19 September 2023, from 9:30-11:00am. The debate was scheduled by the Backbench Business Committee and will be led by Fiona Bruce MP.
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